Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Does anyone know where i can find a metal enclosure to house an LOR 1602w that is similar to the ones they come in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Electrical supply houses will have project boxes. I would recommend that you use a NEMA 3 or 4 rated enclosure. A NEMA rated 3 or 4 is built such that it will keep water out of the box.That being said, once you drill into the box for the installation of cords and such, it will reduce the NEMA rating.Some people will use sprinkler control boxes from places like Home Depot, but I use the project boxes that I get from a local supply house. You can find a project box for under $20.00 that will last you for as long as you enjoy the hobby. I'll admit that I do not know what the sprinkler control boxes cost, but I will not use plastic for my LOR's because I prefer the peace of mind knowing that they are in a secure box.Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I got my enclosure online HERE.Here is what it looks like.Also see the enclosure thread HERE.Edit for link. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 That's a good looking box. I might do that too. Where did you get the cords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I think you want the Wiegmann RSC101004 from the link above. I just picked up 5 of these at my electrical supplier for $22 ea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 thanks so much thats exactly what i wanted looks just like the LOR box. thanks thanks thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 FBinthesouth wrote: That's a good looking box. I might do that too. Where did you get the cords?The cords are from the LOR web store.See THIS LINK.From: Eric RI think you want the Wiegmann RSC101004 from the link above. I just picked up 5 of these at my electrical supplier for $22 ea.That is exactly the box pictured and used with my controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 How do you mount the board in the RSC101004 box? Did you need a subpanel or is it directly mounted to the enclosure?greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 That's the same Enclosure I used also. The holes in the heatsink line upwith the holes in the enclosure on the top. You will need to drill 2 holesin the enclosure at the bottom of the heatsink (use the heatsink for a template).four pieces of thin aluminum can be used for the tabs to mount the box. they willbolt to the existing holes in the enclosure. the fittings in the bottom are 1 1/4 inch for the big ones and I use a 3/4 inch fitting with a rubber insert for the ethernetcable(s). The Female cables are the ones from LOR and the ground lug can goto one of the lower mounting screws. This setup really works well andsurvived very heavy rain without a problem.$22 is a great price for that enclosure, I paid $27Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Here's some pictures. I Didn't use tabs for mounting the box. The only modto the box is drilling 3 holes. I also bent 2 fins on the heatsink to allow amounting screw in the top center. The power cords are 10 Gauge...Hey I got them for Free ! This is one of my high power controllers. 40 Amps. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 An another Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Here's a bottom view Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Here's the Back Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Close up of the wiring Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Did you use silicon or a rubber washer to seal up the holes where the screw go thru? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Yes, I did use some rubber plumbing washers.. I forgot about that !I Didn't use silicone in case I had to disassemble it.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Looks good and saves money too. What a bargain. RW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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