What is 1900 Electrical Box ?

What is 1900 Electrical Box ?

1900 Electrical Box Definition

A 1900 Electrical Box is defined as a standard 4-inch square electrical switch box, used when a simple switch box is insufficient.

Types and Capacity

• 1900 Electrical Box

• 1900 Deep Electrical Box

Design and Dimensions

These boxes have a patented design for easy cable removal and reuse. The regular box is 4×4 inches and 1.5 inches deep, while the deep box is 4×4 inches and 2.125 inches deep.

Historical Background

The name “1900 Box” comes from a part number assigned by the Bossert Company nearly a century ago, not from its cubic inches.

Applications

• 1900 Electrical Box is used for a wide variety of applications where bulky wiring devices or heavy cables require a higher volume box.

•  1900 Deep Electrical Box is designed for the installation of flex, MC, MCI, AC, and HCF cables.

•  These boxes are suitable to use where the flexible armored cable is being used.

•  These boxes are installed in walls or ceilings for lighting fixtures, switches, or receptacles.

•  These boxes are suitable for use without a bonding jumper in circuits up to 600 volts.