Ammo box - Controller box alternative

[cdjazman]

Found this at Bunnings. Wondering if anyone has used one?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/inabox-53l-sealed-storage-container_p0012977

Inabox 53L Sealed Storage Container

Width	417mm
Height	334mm
Length	565mm

Rated at IPx7

"Protected against immersion in water. Immersion for 30 minutes to a depth of 1 meter."

Bigger than the MTM ammo box and fait bit cheaper at $24.98.

There is an 85 ltr for extra $5 if you want bigger.

The clear could be an issue with UV....? But could also be useful to see what's going on inside too......

 

[OzAz]

Guess you could always cover it with something, but kind of defeats the purpose of it being water and dust proof

 

[franky_888]

I used these BIG W storage containers this year

Brilliant Basics Clear Storage Container - 15L | BIG W

<p>This Storage Container 15 L is versatile and great for a variety of storage needs. Its spacious and durable design makes it the perfect choice for the office, hom

www.bigw.com.au

It was big enough for a 'full sized' power supply (not the slimlines), two 6-way automotive fuse boxes and a differential receiver. I still covered these with another larger box just to be sure, but the design of the box is such that any water on top has a sufficient lip that the water *shouldn't* blow in side ways, and the handles are moulded into the exterior plastic so they won't leak through the handles like some of other similar sized boxes would (cough Masters cough).

I too am concerned however about the longevity of these in the sun. Personally I want to upgrade all of these boxes to proper polycarbonate enclosures (either those driboxes or similar). Seems silly putting a $200 controller in a $5 box; after last year I realised I would rather divert my time more into new things and not back into re-doing cheap enclosure boxes as they break down.

 

[David Hayes]

I have used this alternative successfully in my show for power injection and remote diff receiver boards. Showed them at the Syd mini last year. You can get 16 (2 x 8 port PI boards) and one diff RX board (4 port) in one of these with one PSU (LRS-350-5). https://www.bunnings.com.au/excalibur-6-outlet-outdoor-safety-box_p4360215 IP64 rated. Also lockable and have the option to use the lock with a chain.

 

[cdjazman]

I have used this alternative successfully in my show for power injection and remote diff receiver boards. Showed them at the Syd mini last year. You can get 16 (2 x 8 port PI boards) and one diff RX board (4 port) in one of these with one PSU (LRS-350-5). https://www.bunnings.com.au/excalibur-6-outlet-outdoor-safety-box_p4360215 IP64 rated. Also lockable and have the option to use the lock with a chain.

Any chance of some pics @David Hayes