Appleton Electric - Understanding the NEC's Hazardous Location Guidelines 1996

[@EdgarOrtiz-b3z]

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[@davidcameron55]

explosion proof has a small grooved air channel to release the expanding explosion for pressure relief, it is not water tight, nor does it have the proper gaskets.

[@carultch]

If a fitting is explosionproof, does that also imply that it is waterproof?

[@kristinerobinson7728]

+carultch they are in different classifications, explosion proof is for explosions, and water tight is for water applications.

[@themazeisntmeantforyou4284]

WAY too fucking complicated