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Merge request

I think that the page http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=Pattress should be merged with this one - there is much overlap. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.125.89.35 (talk • contribs)

It does say on that page that the content is GFDL licensed, however it's probably worth double-checking, because it also says on that site that at least some of the content came from Usenet. If the licensing question is sorted out, then I agree that this article could benefit from importing much of the material from the other wiki. 31.16.108.201 (talk) 23:07, 10 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Image requests

I think the image gallery of this article could benefit from the addition of an image of a typical US-style surface-mounted pattress box. 31.16.108.201 (talk) 23:08, 10 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Another request: The first two images should be replaced with newer, larger ones taken somewhere like on a retail shelf or personal work area. The current images are too small to show any meaningful detail or convey subject depth. --108.52.16.76 (talk) 00:39, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

US name

In the US these are called outlet boxes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.162.99.170 (talk) 23:08, 20 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

US and UK wiring is *very* different!

US and UK wiring is *very* different! Different again in Germany/Europe.

Most Wikipedia house-wiring articles should state which market is being discussed. At least put UK and BS (linked) near the top.

"a typical US-style surface-mounted pattress box."

The USA does not have "pattess boxes". We say junction box, device box, outlet box, or just box. Same in Canada, as far as I know.

A vast assortment of US-market outlet boxes: http://www.homedepot.com/b/Electrical-Electrical-Boxes-Conduit-Fittings-Boxes-Brackets/N-5yc1vZbohn

(If that link expires, find Home Depot, Electrical, Boxes.)

I messed with wires in the USA for decades before I ever heard the word "pattess". As far as I can tell, the word is used only in the UK and places with UK electrical traditions (such as Hong Kong). Not in Australia?

PRR (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 02:07, 17 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]


Content there that's from usenet is posted only with authors' permission, so the GFDL license applies.

diyfaq.org.uk pages appear on the same site however and have a different history on which I can't usefully comment. 86.29.7.158 (talk) 08:32, 16 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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