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On 24/05/2004, 22:21:27, "Jacob Schanker" <[email protected]> wrote regarding European wiring question: > This question is slightly off the usual for this list (although there *are* > safety implications), but I am hoping that EU list members can answer it. > When installing hanging overhead light fixtures to a junction box in the > ceiling, there is a "canopy" or bezel that fits against the ceiling and > covers the junction box - both for safety and for appearances. > My wife has noted that fixtures made in the USA or in Asia, have canopies > that adequately cover the junction box opening. However, lighting fixtures > made in the EU (usually Germany) have smaller diameter canopies which make > fully covering the US junction boxes difficult, although possible. > She conjectured that the European junction boxes must be smaller than the > typical US boxes, which are commonly 4 inches square (that's about 10.1 cm > square). > What might be the typical size of European electrical wiring junction boxes? They are generally round and have diameters of about 83 mm. Fixing centres seem to be standard at 50.8 mm (wonder what that might be in inches!). A common depth is 35 mm. Regards, Neil Helsby ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses and is believed to be clean. **********************************************************************
