Definitions: H - Rough electrical

handy box

Similar - gang box

A handy box is a device used to house an electrical switch, receptacle and/or connection, by providing a secure connection to the building's framing.

References - handy box

See the following for additional handy box information:

• Electrical Wiring Residential Delmar Cengage Learning; 16 edition, December 2007, Ray Mullin, ISBN 1418050954
• Modern Residential Wiring: Based on the 2005 NEC Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher, April 2006, Harvey Holzman, ISBN 1590704436
• National Electrical Code 2008 (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code) National Fire Protection Association; 1 edition, September 2007, NFPA, ISBN 877657904
• Electrical Safety Workbook Fermilab, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Electrical Work on Residential Property - What you should know before work begins Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, December 2009, Editorial Staff

Service Professionals that can help with handy box issues

• Electrician
• Electrical Contractor
• Master Electrician
• Journeyman Electrician

Common projects involving handy box

• Remodel Kitchen
• Remodel Bathroom
• Renovate Home Interior
• Add On to Home

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