brichi Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 perfect, just watched, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichi Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 you have a video of your tree in action? I looked on your page but didn't see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpageler Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Bud Industries has a number of cable/electrical enclosers but at a highter cost than Cable Guard. Here's one that would work for larger control boards and 2 PS. You have to way a larger enclusure versus trying to cram everything into a CG-1500 and heat distribution. Bud 17 x 13 enclosure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 1 hour ago, mpageler said: Bud Industries has a number of cable/electrical enclosers but at a highter cost than Cable Guard. Here's one that would work for larger control boards and 2 PS. You have to way a larger enclusure versus trying to cram everything into a CG-1500 and heat distribution. Bud 17 x 13 enclosure This link is for the plate not the enclosure. But it was a good start, it got me to looking. I called Bud and was given 4 enclosures that this plate fits, but they are high dollar. $100+ ea. I then took the info I got from Bud over to Amazon and found a different Bud enclosure that will allow mounting of either 1 PS and 1 Controller or 2 controllers. (Pixie 16's) https://www.amazon.com/BUD-Industries-NBB-15245-Plastic-Outdoor/dp/B005T57P2C/ref=sr_1_17?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1487182332&sr=1-17&keywords=bud+nbb $97 free shipping, still a little high but maybe later I will pull the plug who knows. I currently have 2 CG 1500's so I will start with them and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdlouke Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I used a cg1500 to mount my pixie board, I than mounted it on the inside wall of a flexible plastic storage container with latches. Same type that you buy from any retailer to store your stuff in.Two 12v 33amp 400w water proof power supplies were than placed inside the storage container for extra protection. I used a hole saw to cut a hole in the upper wall of the storage container to run my wires. I than cut a strip from an old inner tube and pop ribbed across the hole so that water would run down the wires and not into the container. Storage container was mounted at the base of the tree. Not as pretty as some of the solutions but everything stayed nice and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichi Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 thanks guys, I'm going to walk around home depot later and see if i find something i can use otherwise ill grab the $80 from eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 52 minutes ago, brichi said: thanks guys, I'm going to walk around home depot later and see if i find something i can use otherwise ill grab the $80 from eBay Just wanted to let you know if you are using 12v you will need 2 ps's. I was thinking 5v the other day. I almost messed myself up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichi Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 yes, i ordered 2-12v 350watt, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichi Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 I just grabbed this from Home Depot for $20, this is the layout I plan on adding the exhaust hole and small fan to suck out the hot air new box layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, brichi said: I just grabbed this from Home Depot for $20, this is the layout I plan on adding the exhaust hole and small fan to suck out the hot air new box layout I left you a note in the other thread. Hope you saw it. Just some tips with that box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichi Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 yes thank you! I'm ordering the vent and fan now too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, brichi said: yes thank you! I'm ordering the vent and fan now too Also you can go to Home Depot and get some nylon screws PN 138981 8/32 X 1/2" $.56 for pack of 2 (securing the ps) and spacers/ washers PN 423457 .257 X 1/2 X 1/8" (airflow). They are located in the bins in the hardware isle and the bins I believe are blue and say nylon fasteners. I use these for my model railroading whenever I have to connect something close to the track. Will prevent a chance of shorting something out if you screw into the ps to deep. I also have a plate so you may have to substitute the nylon screws to suit your mounting requirements. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichi Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 perfect, I am heading to depot tomorrow for a small 12x12 piece of plexiglass to mount everything too, ill pick them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 12 hours ago, brichi said: perfect, I am heading to depot tomorrow for a small 12x12 piece of plexiglass to mount everything too, ill pick them up FYI- the mounting plate I have were ordered from HC. They are 1/8" thick so if you want to use the above screws try to find your plexiglass in 1/8" thick. Also there are 6 of those nylon washers/ spacer in each pack. I don't know why they couldn't put the same qty in a pack of screws. I just purchased all they had since I will be needing them at some point. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichi Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 you are running 1 power line in and then jumping to other power supply right? i don't have to do 2-120 separate lines in right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 21 minutes ago, brichi said: you are running 1 power line in and then jumping to other power supply right? i don't have to do 2-120 separate lines in right? It is only 700W. a 16Ga power cord will do as long as it is under 50' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichi Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Yeah. Maybe 20 feet from outlet to first ps then I'll jump to second. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichi Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 getting there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) I just got my "Pre-season" order in from HolidayCoro. I ordered some of their "Rainproof" (12V/5V) PS so they don't need to be inside the boxes with the PCB as long as you mount with the : 1)fan end down 2)with the fan end at least a foot above a flat surface (same as the CTB16PC's outlets) to avoid splash This keeps major heat out of the box and reduces the size needed for single PCB I also found a splash resistant Marine Fuse block (uses the same size fuses as the PCB) Edited February 18, 2017 by TheDucks add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I was just pulling out of my driveway and Fedex was delivering my boxes. Email said delivery next Wed! 2 day delivery, very good and not expected. When I return home I may start my project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now