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What does NEMA mean?

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) devised a rating system for enclosures, connectors and other equipment that is exposed to liquids, rain, ice, corrosion and contaminates such as dust. The chart below shows the different NEMA ratings and how they compare to each other.

 

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