[Flexradio] PVC Enclosures

[Tim Ellison]

I used hinged NEMA enclosures for the bulkhead and lightning protection connections just outside the shack like these

http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Overview/Catalog/Enclosures/Non-Metal_%28NEMA_4X_-a-_3R%29/Premier_%286_in._X_6_in._to_16_in._X_14_in.%29

This is what we mount external "public spaces" wifi hardware in that is really exposed to the elements (usually on a roof with no protection).  They can be locked too. 



-Tim

-----Original Message-----
From: flexradio-bounces at flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-bounces at flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of AB2CD
Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:41 PM
To: FlexRadio at flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] PVC Enclosures

Hi Scott!

The PVC enclosures won't rust but at the same time they are not watertight.
Depending on how you mount them, you may want to make a tiny hole to drain any water that may permeate.  I use a PVC enclosure for my remote tuner.
The box mounts face up.  I found that water will  eventually get in through the screws.  I resolved the issue by using some clear nail polish over and around all the screws.

 

Jim AB2CD  

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