Difference between waterproof wire conduit boxes and explosion-proof wire conduit boxes
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As the title suggests, what are the differences between these two types of wire glands? Can both be replaced with explosion-proof wire glands?
Explosion-proof wire glands must have an explosion-proof certification. In fact, there’s no difference between the two; if you need waterproofing, just attach a waterproof label ； If you need it to be explosion-proof, attach an explosion-proof label. If you are in an explosion-proof area and use a waterproof one, you will be responsible if something goes wrong.
Explosion-proof wire glands must have an explosion-proof certification. In fact, there’s no difference between the two; if you need waterproofing, just attach a waterproof label ； If you need it to be explosion-proof, attach an explosion-proof label. If you are in an explosion-proof area and use a waterproof one, you will be responsible if something goes wrong.
Okay, thank you. I guess the explosion-proof version is more expensive
What is explosion-proof is not necessarily waterproof, and what is waterproof is not necessarily explosion-proof
This post was last edited by dqkwb on 2017-5-10 09:42. Explosion protection and water resistance are completely different things. There are safety standards for all of them. It must not be used indiscriminately.
Water resistance and explosion protection are two standards. Due to different testing methods, modern instruments and junction boxes typically come with two types of markings, indicating both the level of water resistance and explosion protection as well as the relevant certifications; IP** denotes water and dust resistance, while Ex*** or similar designations indicate explosion protection. Just specify its grade according to the requirements.
Agree with the opinion above; waterproofing and explosion protection are two different standards. Due to different testing methods, modern instruments and junction boxes typically come with two types of markings, indicating both the level of water resistance and explosion protection as well as the relevant certifications; IP** denotes water and dust resistance, while Ex*** or similar designations indicate explosion protection. Just specify its grade according to the requirements.