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power brick safe in a drop ceiling??
SavannahLion:
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--- Quote from: SavannahLion on October 24, 2007, 09:44:52 am ---I've noticed that whenever anything goes into the drop ceiling where I work, it almost always get jacketed in metal boxes or metal tubing. I find the metal boxes are readily available at the local components store and might be available at sites like mouser.com.
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That's building codes, too... all electrical connections are supposed to be inside a box, yes?
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I think so, but I didn't want to say because I don't know all the specifics of the building code and I'm sure it varies from state to state.
Shardian isn't clear in his statement either. Light fixtures are specifically designed to be installed in a ceiling. From what I understand, most light fixtures integrate the metal housing for this purpose while others require the additional purchase of the metal housing if code calls for it. As far as I know, a power brick is definitely not designed to be installed behind walls or ceilings.
Personally, the OP can do what he wants. I just think it's a little silly to install something not specifically designed for that environment and not take precautions. Is it really worth saving an extra $15 to $50 at the risk of the safety of your home and family?
squirrellydw:
Well it will fit in the jukebox housing but I decided to buy a metal box and place it in the drop ceiling for now. I think it might get more airflow this way.
ChadTower:
Be sure to wire to code since the box is metal... do it wrong and the box (and anything metal connected to the box) goes live. I'd have used a plastic box myself.
BobA:
Ground the box to the green or bare ground and it will not go live.
DaOld Man:
I was thinking more on the lines of the heat in the ceiling shorting the life of the brick, but fire could also be something to consider.