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Receptacle Kits enable compliance with NEC requirements.

December 5, 2007 - Designed to help meet NEC 406.8 (B) code requirements for wet locations, Red Dot® Weatherproof While-in-Use Kits come with lockable cover, outlet box, 20 A/125 Vac GFCI receptacle, gasket, plugs, mounting lugs, screws, and sealant. Covers are made of high-impact, UV-resistant polycarbonate or corrosion-resistant, die-cast aluminum. Non-metallic cover can be installed vertically or horizontally, while metallic cover is designed for vertical use only.

Related categories: Electrical Equipment and Systems | Test and Measuring Instruments

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Release date: November 26, 2007

Thomas & Betts Simplifies Code Compliance With New Red Dot Weatherproof While-In-Use Kits

Memphis, Tenn. (November 26, 2007) - Thomas & Betts announces a new line of Red Dot®
Weatherproof While-in-Use Kits designed to simplify compliance with NEC® requirements. These all-in-one kits come with a lockable cover, outlet box, 20A/125VAC GFCI receptacle, gasket, plugs, mounting lugs, screws, and sealant-everything required for easy installation.

The new kits make it convenient and cost effective to meet NEC 406.8 (B) code requirements for wet locations. The covers are made of either high-impact, UV-resistant polycarbonate or corrosion-resistant, die-cast aluminum. The non-metallic cover can be installed either vertically or horizontally. The metallic cover is designed for vertical use only.

For more information about Red Dot Weatherproof While-in-Use Kits, visit www.tnb.com or contact a Thomas & Betts sales representative by calling (800) 816-7809.

About Thomas & Betts
Thomas & Betts Corporation (www.tnb.com) is a leading designer and manufacturer
of electrical components used in industrial, commercial, and communications markets.
Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company has manufacturing, distribution and office facilities worldwide. Thomas & Betts reported revenues of $1.9 billion in 2006.

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Name: Thomas & Betts Corp.
Address: 8155 T&B Blvd.
City: Memphis
State: TN
ZIP: 38125
Country: USA
Phone: 800-888-0211
FAX: 901-252-1366
http://www.tnb.com

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