Bunnings enclosure - Ezy Storage Waterproof IP67 Storage Box - 18L

[cdjazman]

I have used one of these if anyone looking for a more cost effective enclosure. $13.29 at time of posting.
They also have bigger boxes.
Bunnings

The board in the base is a4 size.

 

[LawrenceDriveLights]

Looks neat and nice to see lots of room in a enclosure.
Are exposed 240v crimp terminals on the right hand side?
What size cable have you got from the PSU to your F8 power distribution boards
Just keep a eye on the temp also as those HP server PSU's can get warm.

Not trying to be picky etc just a couple of my observations and overall I like the layout.

 

[cdjazman]

Looks neat and nice to see lots of room in a enclosure.
Are exposed 240v crimp terminals on the right hand side?
What size cable have you got from the PSU to your F8 power distribution boards
Just keep a eye on the temp also as those HP server PSU's can get warm.

Not trying to be picky etc just a couple of my observations and overall I like the layout.

Thanks and yeah have put heat shrink on the terminals - was a before i did that photo
The cable is power lead cable to F8's. Was tossing up whether to put bigger......
Ordered a fan, just waiting for it to be delivered.

 

[David_AVD]

What sort of connector is that on the mains input?

 

[cdjazman]

What sort of connector is that on the mains input?

This is in the enclosure

https://store.cliff.com.au/powercon-sockets/96-neutrik-nac3mpx-top.html

And this is on the outside on lead to power point

https://store.cliff.com.au/powercon-plugs/90-neutrik-nac3fx-w-top.html

 

[Pavle]

This is in the enclosure

https://store.cliff.com.au/powercon-sockets/96-neutrik-nac3mpx-top.html

And this is on the outside on lead to power point

https://store.cliff.com.au/powercon-plugs/90-neutrik-nac3fx-w-top.html

I was investigating this yesterday and it was a limited playing field. Best I could find was this PE1663PI but I thought it to be a bit of overkill.
Having leads hanging out is a bit of a pain, but I was going to just have a short female plug hanging out and put one of these over it whilst in use.

I really like your solution especially considering it's for outside use.

 

[LawrenceDriveLights]

For a outdoor rated extension lead cover I prefer to use these ones Pavle, they do cost a bit more but I have found them to work well and lasted a number of years.

Ampfibian X1 Weatherproof Connector Protector

Find Ampfibian X1 Weatherproof Connector Protector at Bunnings. Visit your local store for the widest range of products.

www.bunnings.com.au

 

[Pavle]

@cdjazman is that a chopping board on the bottom? Is it secured to the tub? If yes, what did you use?

 

[John_82]

Nice!
I’m using the same box but the slightly bigger 32L model.

I went the bigger box because I’ve gone horizontal rather than vertical with my boards and power.

 

[JohnsRdChristmas]

Iv got the 50ltr one for a projector box build,
Officeworks also carry them (in clear) where bunnings seemed to only have the smoke coloured,

 

[cdjazman]

@cdjazman is that a chopping board on the bottom? Is it secured to the tub? If yes, what did you use?

Yes it is.

Not secured to the tub. I have used "make a bracket" from Bunnings to secure the power supply to the board.

 

[RAMJET]

how does the power connector system work? Looks great

 

[David_AVD]

I wonder if the clear plastic tubs will be ok and not degrade too fast (become brittle) with the UV from the sun.

 

[JohnsRdChristmas]

I wonder if the clear plastic tubs will be ok and not degrade too fast (become brittle) with the UV from the sun.

Supposedly UV resistant,

 

[cdjazman]

how does the power connector system work? Looks great

Best to have a look at the website. I went with the TOP new version as it can be connected or disconnected under load or live.

https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/nac3fx-w-top