Category: Outdoor & Weatherproof Enclosures

June 8, 2025 0

Electrical Panel Repair Guide: Signs, Costs & Safety Tips

Why Electrical Panel Repair Is Crucial for Your Home Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s power system. When it malfunctions, it can lead to flickering lights, frequent breaker trips, or even dangerous electrical fires. Recognizing the signs…

May 29, 2025 0

How Humidity Damages Electrical Components inside a Panel

How Humidity Effects and Damages Electrical Components 1. Corrosion: The Silent Killer When moisture seeps into an enclosure, it reacts with metal components, leading to rust and corrosion. Over time, this degrades conductive materials, increasing resistance and causing malfunctions. 2.…

May 25, 2025 0

How to Choose Offshore Oil Rig Enclosures

The North Sea was churning with 40-foot swells when Platform Alpha’s main control panel failed. Salt spray had penetrated a substandard enclosure, triggering a cascade of electrical failures that could have cost millions—and lives. This nightmare scenario plays out more…

May 18, 2025 0

Metal vs Plastic Electrical Enclosures: Which is Best?

When selecting an Metal vs Plastic electrical enclosure, one of the most critical decisions is choosing between metal and plastic. Both materials offer distinct advantages and drawbacks, depending on the application. In this guide, we’ll compare metal vs plastic electrical enclosures in terms…

May 17, 2025 0

Verified Assemblies Under IEC 61439: Replacing TTA/PTTA

The shift from Type Tested Assemblies (TTA) and Partially Type Tested Assemblies (PTTA) to Verified Assemblies under IEC 61439 marks a significant evolution in low-voltage switchgear and controlgear standards. For enclosure manufacturers, panel builders, and electrical engineers, understanding this transition is crucial for compliance, safety, and performance optimization.…

May 17, 2025 0

5 Common Electrical Enclosure Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

Electrical enclosures, including LOA (Listed, Labeled, or Approved) voltage panels, are critical for protecting electrical components from environmental hazards and ensuring safe operation. However, mistakes in their selection, installation, or maintenance can lead to equipment failure, safety hazards, and costly…

May 17, 2025 0

NEMA Rating Explained

(A NEMA Rating Complete Guide for Engineers, Electricians, and Buyers) ⚡ Why NEMA Ratings Are Critical for Your Electrical Systems Every year, thousands of electrical failures occur because equipment was housed in the wrong enclosure. Whether you’re an engineer specifying…

May 17, 2025 0

Understanding Pollution Degree in Electrical Enclosures

What is Pollution Degree in Electrical Enclosures? Understanding pollution degree in electrical enclosures is important. Pollution degree classifies the level of conductive or non-conductive contamination (dust, humidity, chemicals) in an environment where electrical equipment operates. It is defined by IEC 60664 and impacts insulation…

May 17, 2025 0

What is an Electrical Enclosure? (A Simple Guide for Beginners)

Did you know? A faulty electrical enclosures causes over 30% of industrial electrical failures. Whether you’re an electrician, engineer, or DIY enthusiast, understanding enclosures is crucial for safety and performance. At EnclosureExpert.com, we’ve helped 5,000+ professionals choose the right enclosures. This guide explains everything in…