For example is it okay to paint a gray junction box brown?
2006-08-02 16:14:59 · 16 answers · asked by Redwood 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you mean those boxes that are attached to your home or near your driveway? or on your property easement, they are suppose to remain gray, as they are city and/or utility properties.
Electrical, phone and all meter frames and housings are painted gray.
In fact, even if a home owner doesn't like those big junction boxes (waste-water level stations) that the water treatment plants put in your yard and you think you can somehow camouflage them by planting flowers or shrubs? Think again, they won't even ask you to remove them, they will just remove them for you the first time a city worker is called out to check the monitor.
2006-08-02 16:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anna M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but turn of the electricity before you start painting it if it has any exposed outlets. I don't suppose it does though since it's a junction box. Paint it. No problem.
2006-08-02 16:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not paint the junction box. It might be color coded. Plus anytime you put moisture on any type of electrical wiring you might get the shock of your life--literally.
2006-08-02 16:19:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a safety issue in painting the outside (only) of the meter loop, but check with your local electric supplier. If you are allowed to I would use a spray paint for better results.
2006-08-03 00:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by opie with an attitude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen anything in building code that limits the color of the J box.
2006-08-02 16:18:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are usually galvanized, so you'll have to use a primer, first, or else many coats to get it even. No problem with codes. Fuse boxes, however, require that you do not paint over any manufacturer's label.
2006-08-02 16:19:10 · answer #6 · answered by dimbulb52 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, paint away. Put some little lightening bolts on it.
2006-08-03 04:30:13 · answer #7 · answered by Answer King 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no rule against doing so in a residential setting.
2006-08-02 16:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure depending on what state your in. My boyfriend is an electrician.
2006-08-02 16:19:15 · answer #9 · answered by mmcclaskey31516 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure; as long as it's not plugged in at the time!
2006-08-02 16:19:07 · answer #10 · answered by Janet K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋