Sheet Metal Junction Box

Why are Junction Boxes Important? In a word, Safety. Junction boxes enclose electrical wire connections to protect them from the environment and protect people and animals from the electrical connection. A junction box should always surround the spot where wires join together, and it should always be covered.A junction box is most often used where an electrical circuit branches off in two or more directions from a location where an outlet or fixture is not practical. It is also a common solution when an electrical circuit is being extended.