SSR Enclosures

[Aurbo99]

Greetings again.

32 channels now ready to fire..

(The other 32 are awaiting Moc's and Jacks, both on back order.)

I've built 2 quad outlet ssr boxes so far but at roughly 19 bucks a box its becoming pricey. I need to find a better way to enclose these puppies.

What would the least expensive method be to have them out in the yard?

I was thinking of using the PCB pod method but dont know the cost yet.

Its late, stores are closed, brain shutting down... /sigh

Cheers
Steve

[Wayne J]

This is a popular way. One of my 38

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[synnie]

In Aussie im using these to mount my SSROZ's around the yard.Mount the PCB inside with silicon onto the plate and have it set on a board so moisture doesnt enter (or silicone seal it ) Have the cables in and out soldered directly to the board so unit doesnt need to b opened unless really necessary.How it works ill let you know after the lights come down.....so far so good but am only using 24VAC to

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/10-X-VEEFLEX-LARGE-CABLE-JUNCTION-BOXES-TOP-QUALITY_W0QQitemZ220172579239QQihZ012QQcategoryZ31 88QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[tconley]

try these

http://www.yourbroadbandstore.com/product.php?pid=701663

[klanger]

try these

http://www.yourbroadbandstore.com/product.php?pid=701663

I used something similar for my DC board.

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Kev

[Aurbo99]

This is a popular way. One of my 38

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The plastic boxes and the double metal boxes are similar in price here. So having choice, I spend the extra 40 cents for a heavy duty plastic ones.

Here is what I have so far completed.


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Weather-proof version end seal not installed yet.

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I used the plug end from a computer power supply, the black part..
Millions of them around, one in each monitor,computer and most older printers. I find about 3-6 a week in the trash piles.. Thought I'd see if they could be put to use here.. and they work if you keep your SSR's indoors.
I have plenty of computer power cables to match up.

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Second unit with a slightly cheaper and different case, No Weather-proof cover.
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Candy cane is a complete unit sold here in Canada at most "Canadian Tire" and "Home Hardware" outlets last week.. 2.99 each with white mini lights installed. I managed to get 8 before they sold out.


At 6.99 to 10.99 a box, no cover or outlets, I need to find a cheaper box.
Weather-proof cover is another 7 bucks.

Where do you get those blue ones from and cost per box?

Cheers
Steve

[Wayne J]

Nice enclosures.
:)


Guys, for images, you can resize them to 600x800 and upload them to the DIYC Album (http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/album.php)

Then the image is assigned a number at the end of the url. Place this number inside this code . This gives a clickable thumbnail directly from the DIY Album. ;)

[ben]

Nice enclosures.
:)


Guys, for images, you can resize them to 600x800 and upload them to the DIY Album (http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/album.php)

Then the image is assigned a number at the end of the url. Place this number inside this code . This gives a clickable thumbnail directly from the DIY Album. ;)

thank you if you changed that :) I am trying to find a $5-8 way to enclose mine for outdoor use! I think I might try that tube idea.

Ben

[klanger]

Nice enclosures.
:)


Guys, for images, you can resize them to 600x800 and upload them to the DIY Album (http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/album.php)

Then the image is assigned a number at the end of the url. Place this number inside this code . This gives a clickable thumbnail directly from the DIY Album. ;)


Thanks Wayne, I wondered how to do that :)

[Reddy_Kilowatt]

For the cheap extreme...under $1

2-Duplex outlets @ $0.33ea
1- 18 cu. in. single gang switch box @ $0.27
1-1"x2" stake and a gallon freezer bag.

I routed out the back side using a rotozip follower bit and metal outlet cover as a pattern, screwed to the center of the switch box.
I carefully removed all the mounting tabs on the back outlet.
It is held in place by the center plate screw and the alum. L heatsink on the bottom of the ssr board.

-Craig

[Walden]

That looks really nice

[NogginBoink]

Craig, that looks like a 4 channel SSR board but only two outlets. What am I missing?

[Reddy_Kilowatt]

Craig, that looks like a 4 channel SSR board but only two outlets. What am I missing?

There are two split outlets on the front and two cut into the back ,its hidden under the ssr. :)

I would have shown more but the battery in the camera konked.

[Xccentric]

Hi guys!

I will add my box lay out!

They come in 2 or 3 SSR's per box
These boxes are ex-pay tv isolator boxes

[Xccentric]

Just another layout from the group I am working with.
We use big plastic boxes as cheap as we can buy.
Place wood frames inside to hold what ever u want.

12 SSR's and terminal strips and a controller in this case

Note, in the 3rd photo there is one with the lid down and one with it up.

Drill a couple holes in the bottom to let the wires in and out, and place the lid on the box and bobs your uncle.... Aussie slang!! The Aussie will understand. Sorry to the rest of you people.

[robots4joey]

Well, I may have gone the difficult route comparatively speaking... But I'm quite proud of my SSR assembly's. these cost me less than $4 each, (but that did involve a heck of a lot of shopping around)

Just FYI: those tube/cannon SSR's that have been in the showing off forum look like realitivly easy to obtain materials at a good cost, I'd check those out.

[opcode1300]

http://www.mouser.com/catalog/632/1701.PDF

those boxes are not that expensive...

[Keith R]

This is a popular way. One of my 38

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How do you go about separating the two receptacles into four outputs?
I assume that all four channels are being used here. I have the SSR v2.4 boards and an Olsen 595. I would like to mount them into the 4-gang box and run extension cords from there (4 channels), or I assumed that is how it is done.
I also have several single SSR's rated from 3A to 20A that I can use for the perimeter stuff.
Thanks,
Roger

[shocker]

the pvc can be ok but please dont built your ssr on combustible material
wood for example, buy a pvc box with a back plate or metal save your self from fire

[Josh]

This is a popular way. One of my 38

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How do you go about separating the two receptacles into four outputs?
Roger

This is done by breaking the tab between the HOT side off.
like in this image http://drew.hickmans.net/outlet.jpg

i would keep the ground tab on, that will mean less wires since the ground is common anyway.

[acewingman]

This is a popular way. One of my 38

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How do you go about separating the two receptacles into four outputs?
Roger

This is done by breaking the tab between the HOT side off.
like in this image http://drew.hickmans.net/outlet.jpg

i would keep the ground tab on, that will mean less wires since the ground is common anyway.A little note I learned from experience: Only break the tabs on one side so you don't have to wire your common four times...

[mval]

Here is what I've done with some of my SSR's
I have a deep 4 sq box mounted on a 16" PVC pipe. I insulated the inside of the box and the bottom of the PCB with multiple layers of electrical tape so there is no chance of shorting out. I've been lucky that no water went in the holes on top, but I plan to seal them up for next year. I'll leave the bottom holes open for water to drain should any get in.

I also have 8 channel PVC pods but no pictures of them.