JoeKinne Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I have 2 CCR's this year and I am trying to figure out what to mount the controllers in to keep them out of the elements. :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWood Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Some people use small plastic shoe boxes others get enclosures from various telco sites. Since I work for the phone co. I rescued a couple old ones and made mine. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownTown Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 SWood wrote: Some people use small plastic shoe boxes others get enclosures from various telco sites. Since I work for the phone co. I rescued a couple old ones and made mine.I use a similar box as you, SWood... but I've found a problem with that set up and am looking for a solution. I've had the LOR network connector on an iDMX get corroded beyond repair - sent back to LOR and they said that they could not repair them. This was in a latched and bolted demarc box similar to yours. What I'm thinking might have happened is that with the RJ45 connectors pointed up and the cables going in there, some condensation formed on the cable or connector, and gravity forced it down to the contacts. When I lost communication with the controller, I found the RJ45 contacts were covered with green corrosion. I am keeping an eye out for a wider demarc box that I can mount the iDMX in horizontally, so that any condensation will not drip into the connection. (Thought of just turning controller over so that the RJ45 end is pointed down, but then the DMX connectors would suffer the same fate...)Just my two cents worth.D.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericnagel Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'm using the LOR enclosureshttp://store.lightorama.com/enforpcco.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKinne Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 How are you mounting the controller and Power Supply to the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownTown Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 ericnagel wrote: I'm using the LOR enclosureshttp://store.lightorama.com/enforpcco.htmlDoes that enclosure give you enough room to mount the controller horizontally with the cables plugged into both ends?D.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWood Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 JoeKinne wrote: How are you mounting the controller and Power Supply to the box?Velcro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blbeattie Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I painted electrical conduit boxes I got from Home Depot (or Lowes?). These hold the power supply and controller for 1 CCR. I have 4 of these.EDIT: I have tried posting an image, but for some reason it comes across inverted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKinne Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 What size boxes are you using and how are you managing the penetrations so that you don't get moisture in the box? Got any Pictures.These are the final Items that I have to mount this year and I am at a loss on how to do it.:shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-klb- Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I have some primex P128 boxes on order. I'll try to remember to report back when I get them in hand. I expect I'll use command adhesive to put the power supply in the back, and then more command adhesive to mount the CCR controller to the power supply.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMC Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Here you go, this is my 12 CCR Controllers in a cozy little Rubber Maid container on the leftAnd on the right is my 12 CCR's wrapped on a bed of Heavy Duty Plastic Chicken fencing Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneKremer Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Paul, I was thinking of doing the same with the plastic chicken fencing for ease of storage (rolling it up) and evenness of the CCR's from top to bottom.Couple questions if you don't mind...How did you mount the chicken fencing to the railing/house to where it doesn't flap away in the wind?Are the lead wires long enough to handle the length to the controllers in this configuration?Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLD Kevin Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Picture of mine in small enclosure (CG-500) mounted under eve.Bought the from here:http://wlcventures.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=18 Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMC Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 WayneKremer wrote: Paul, I was thinking of doing the same with the plastic chicken fencing for ease of storage (rolling it up) and evenness of the CCR's from top to bottom.Couple questions if you don't mind...How did you mount the chicken fencing to the railing/house to where it doesn't flap away in the wind?Are the lead wires long enough to handle the length to the controllers in this configuration?Thx!I wanted an easy way to store/move my 12 CCR matrix because of my Halloween and Christmas display is in 2 different locations on my property and I wanted something strong/flexible and protective, but also could withstand wind I was thinking of using flexible plastic but for 4ft x 20ft they wanted $700...so I waited and and kept looking, as I was walking though Lowes one day I saw this fencing and immediately knew this is for more than chickens If you get the heavy duty Chicken/Poultry Fencing it stays firm, the corners will curl up a little, but it will not roll back up it lays almost flat, but I suggest you use either cable ties or elastic tie downs as the mount support. I "was" going to mount this chicken wire on PVC pipe and elevate it up above my fence line.with its grid design you get a perfect straight CCR I affixed mine with the 4 inch cable ties every footI told Brian (SuperStar Light Guy) that you could easily do his CCR Tree using this stuff being creative with cable ties and strong scissorsyes, with about an extra foot of lead wire from the 12th CCR, if you would have 18 CCR's you might just have enough slackalso, this will be my 2nd year using this Rubber Maid container and it has weather heavy rains, buried in snow, and below zero temps. and the controllers were dry functional, and the lid to the container is flexible enough to snap-seal with all wires including 2 network cat5 cables + electric...not bad for $3.00 (on sale) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmur007 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Here a couple of pics of the cabinet i used for my 12 ccr's. all weather lockable cabinet from lowes for 29.00 on sale. Even has some storage on the bottom. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmur007 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 2nd pic Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMC Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Now you make my $3.00 Rubber Maid container look dang cheap, I don't mean price How do you route your cabling out of the cabinet? out the back wall behind the controllers?also, I guess I need to go to Lowes and get me one of those,thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 My local Lowes clearances the sprinkler timer boxes our this week. They were regularly $33 and clearance price is $13. I bought the last six that my local store had. They are a little big for one controller but that is cheaper than I had bought from the electrical store. I just thought maybe it might be of some help to someone still looking for an enclosure.Oh yeah, to boot it comes with a gfci plug installed. You can just remove the plug and have an extra one if you ever need one. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmscheum Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I found this Sockit Box at ACF Greenhouses. http://www.littlegreenhouse.comI bought 4 @ $17.00 each. Pricing is based on quantity. I ordered online on 11/11/11 and received my boxes on 11/15/11. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Stutzman Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Wow. Seeing all these enclosures makes me feel like I've been lazy. I just set the CCR controller and power supply on top of a couple nails under the eves of the roof. Am I inviting problems? I live in southern California where, contrary to classic song myth, it does rain (I think last year it rained on a Thursday). Are you guys using these enclosures because you are out in the middle of the yard, or is it really needed even when under the eves of the roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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