Enclosures

[logandc99]

Just a quick question to those in the US of A. What store chain sells good enclosures in the US. I am heading to Hawaii which maybe more limited on choice, not sure, but would like to try and grab a couple while there as they cost a fortune here in NZ.


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[Phrog30]

A lot of guys are using enclosures from bud industries (search amazon) and unconventional enclosures, like toolboxes and ammo cans. Just giving you a few more choices.

James

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[t.jo13t]

I have used radient holidays and creative lighting displays. For your general type enclosures. (Cg 500, 1000, and 1500) both places have good prices and great customer support.

Joe

[logandc99]

Ok thanks. I'll keep those suggestions in mind
Cheers
Logan

[jnealand]

I still like the marine battery boxes.

[Greg.Ca]

If you want the best enclosures, use Hoffman boxes. Sold by Grainger and Allied electronics here in America. Very expensive  but I primarily buy them used from ebay. Way, Way Way cheaper. Hoffman boxes are used primarily by Industrial facilities and municipalities. I work at a municipality and we use 100% Hoffman enclosures as they are nema 4 rated. No cheap plastic is ever used. 100% very rugged steel. I wouldn't and don't use anything but Hoffman boxes. The big negative is that they are HEAVY and when loaded with numerous power supplies, it takes two men to lift, but they will protect your electronics to the nth degree. --Greg--

http://www.pentairprotect.com/hoffman

[Phrog30]

If you want the best enclosures, use Hoffman boxes. Sold by Grainger and Allied electronics here in America. Very expensive  but I primarily buy them used from ebay. Way, Way Way cheaper. Hoffman boxes are used primarily by Industrial facilities and municipalities. I work at a municipality and we use 100% Hoffman enclosures as they are nema 4 rated. No cheap plastic is ever used. 100% very rugged steel. I wouldn't and don't use anything but Hoffman boxes. The big negative is that they are HEAVY and when loaded with numerous power supplies, it takes two men to lift, but they will protect your electronics to the nth degree. --Greg--

http://www.pentairprotect.com/hoffman

If you are going to use Hoffman style enclosures then Saginaw is the better choice, similar construction but a lot cheaper. Personally, both are way overkill for this hobby, but what ever you like I guess.

James

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[babybear]

Sometimes you can think outside the box.... No pun intended LOL  Here is a hammer drill box gutted and then fitted with a 36 channel dumb controller, it runs my gifts boxes under my mega tree.