Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I just finished the First of 5 enclosures using the seimans cabinets, it is sweetCheck out the picturesFirst one is cutting the plug Holes in the cabinet, I used a 4.5 inch side grinder with cut off wheels .. which worked rather well actuallyI wanted receptacles on the cabinet, just because. No real reason except personal preference. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Next one is drill and tapping the Srews ... Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Next one is getting it pianted Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 next one is getting the grounds and nuetrals in place Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 and the last and final one after several hours of wiringready for testing Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Will this be indoors or out?Nice dressing on the wiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 After weather covers are put on (yet to be done), yes it is a Weather proof cabinet as well.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Bill,I love the look of the box. You did a nice job.Can you share what you have invested in the materials. Not the LOR boards, but the box, plugs, wire, weatherproof covers, etc... Just wanted to compare to my setup for last year. $23 box + .97 cords (16) + $2 clamps = $40.52 per box x 2 = $81.04 (to compare with your setup)Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Thanks for the comments ..I had a tuff time deciding plastic or steel, but then decided that this would last a lifetime so decided to build it as such. I am going to paint some ribbons on them so they look like presents to blend in a little.Price Sure .. $15.00 For The Seimans WP boxes (used) off ebay which was a very good price, plus shipping at $10.00 each $25.00Cutoff wheels I used 4 per box at $2.00 a wheel. $8.00Plugs at .30 each, I Didn't buy the Military grade, but didn't buy the cheapestones either, there is 16 in each box $4.80I used approximately 30 feet of #12 AWG wire at .10 a foot $3.00Misc screws, tape, wraps, Paint say $5.00WP covers range from 2.50 to 4.00 each and we have 16 of them per box (my biggest expense, but I went this way so I could reduce the stress on the board and have the convenience of no cords hanging in storage. Just a personal preference for me. ) $64.00So we have $101.80 for 32 channels. or just over $3.00 a channelIt will be fed with 4 20 amp circuits. I picked up a 400 amp 42 cct panel with 40 20 amp breakers in it off ebay for less then $200.00 which I will be installing shortly. and it is aleady MAY ... boy time flies when you are having fun and there is so much more to do.I will place them out in the yard in bushes and behind Garden walls, in the center of what they will be controlling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I just want to say the ideas and how to just get better and better. That was a nice looking and well planned control box.glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Looks really nice.What type of weather covers are you using? I've been debating using cords or outlets, but unless you get those big plasic "In Use" covers, normal outdoor weather outlet covers won't be waterproof when you open the flap and plug in wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I was thinking the same thing about all the cords in and the covers basically open, not really a big concern for me becasue they are not out in the open or in the elements if you will but,I thought if I had to though I might use a sleve type thing on it, Like the flaps you see on big doors in the cold weather, or maybe a 4 or 5 inch pipe cut in half , or maybe a large tire tube with a slit in it to drape over the cords. Maybe even a rain gutter.but like I say my boxes will not be directly in the elements by design.they will be living sheltered lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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