Control Box IP rated box? Waterproof box?

[aamcle]

I'm in serious need of a new box for my electronics, the plastic sarny box I'm using is too small and too ****. For my latest build I need to add more bits and more external connectors it's going to be untidy :-( .

The decent sized boxes I have seen on the bay are costly very costly.

Can you suggest any alternatives? They would need to accommodate-

PID unit 1/8 DIN
SSR + Heatsink
Fan
5 v power supply
12 v power supply
2 SPDT relays.
PWM for boil control
Pump speed control.
12v out for pump.
2 x connection for high and low level float switches.
Various surface mounted switches.

And just to keep it all tidy I would like to mount it on the side of the cool box that contains my pump and CFC.

Any suggestions please?


Many Thanks. Aamcle

 

[Fil]

Old itx pc tower case? u can use the psu for 5 and 12v supplys too. pull off the plastic front, cut out the metal faceand u can fit a sheet of your choice material as a front, SS if u want to work hard, Shiny polished coulored perspex, or a bit of old ply from the garage.. the metal cover will be splashproof, and silicone sealant could seal any area in danger of a splash

 

[PD]

yes an old pc case sounds ideal if complete with power pack your on a winner.

Maplins do a good range of project boxes but the bigger they get the more expensive they are, and you will need a fair sized one.

A 1/8 ply self built plywood box could be used inexpensively, painted and or varnished it will be splash proof.

Plastic stacker boxes could be converted.

 

[LeithR]

You can pick up an IP56 rated box HEREat a reasonable price.

 

[aamcle]

Yup, an old PC box is looking good and I can get one easily. I had thought of partitioning the cool box but the CFC takes up too much room.


Atb. aamcle

 

[AndyW]

CPC farnel http://cpc.farnell.com/ do a range of boxes with various IP ratings.
I am mounting my controller at a bit of a distance for space and splash reasons and using one as a sort of docking station where everything plugs in. :electric: