Minimum Wire Length: At least 6 inches of free conductor must be measured from the point where the wires enter the box. 1) Generally, the incoming line of power distribution box adopts five wire system, that is, a, B and C three-way phase line (the general color is yellow, green and red), one way zero line (the color is light blue) and one way ground line (the color is yellow with green stripes). Outgoing line. The length of wire left inside an electrical box is a matter of strict compliance, safety, and functionality. This allowance provides enough free conductor to. 300. ) of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges from its raceway or cable sheath, shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices or the connection of. Abstract: The design, installation, and protection of wire and cable systems in substations are covered in this guide, with the objective of minimizing cable failures and their consequences. The wire cross-section of the main circuit is marked in accordance with the drawing, the wire cross-section of the control circuit is 1mm2, and the wire cross-section. A distribution box is the heart of any electrical system. It takes the incoming power and safely distributes it to different circuits throughout your building.