Outdoor weather proof poly or ABS box needed

Brian Carpenter

Looking to see if anyone can recommend a box. It will live out doors. does not need to hinge, will screw shut and leave it. Ideally i would like to have it in the 7 x 7 x 7 range. Depth is important. Width and length could be a bit bigger if needed and i need to be able to mount a din rail inside. Any ideas?

Ken Gracey

Mouser has a good selection of these types of boxes.

Now, you're a professional with this kind of thing. You've worked with all kinds of external environments with electronics. . .

WBA Consulting

Check Polycase, I just completed a project with one of their waterproof enclosures with a clear lid:
https://www.polycase.com/waterproof-enclosures

Here is one close to your dimensions:
https://www.polycase.com/wh-14

Truly waterproof enclosures can get expensive, but NEMA ratings are important when you really need them.

Attached is a shot of the project I just completed. Has a Gadget Gangster Propeller Platform USB board in it actually, along with a relay board and power supply. It's a pond pump controller that will be mounted near the pump in an area that will see routine "moisture".

Don M

Just go to your local Menards or Home Depot store and go into the electrical dept and look for Carlon PVC electrical junction box.

tonyp12

$22
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CARLON-8-x-8-x-4-Junction-Box/3260229

$7 4x4x2
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CARLON-Gray-Weatherproof-PVC-New-Work-Old-Work-Junction-Box/3127463

$8, 6x4x1 got a window, open back so need a flush wall.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hubbell-TayMac-1-Gang-Rectangle-Plastic-Weatherproof-Electrical-Box-Cover/3772757

JonnyMac

http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/enc_9x9x3.html

Tracy Allen

Brian, you said depth is critical, 7 inches. Can we presume that is interior depth from back to front?

Here is McMaster-Carr, DIN rail boxes. NEMA 4x,13
https://www.mcmaster.com/#electrical-enclosures/=176jz6n
There are a couple there that state a depth of over 7", for example 10.5" x 8.5" x 7.25". However, the interior spec is 6.125". That seems odd. The PC walls can't be that thick. Maybe they include the mounting legs.

I have a Vynkier RVJ1008 here, interior dimensions 10" x 8" x 6.6". Have used that for outside deployments.
FRP (fiberglass reinforced polyester), NEMA 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 13
http://www.vynckier.com/rvj1008hwpl1-14097
There are others in that RVJ series that have footprints and depth > 7", all of them $$$!

Brian Carpenter

JonnyMac, The link that you provided,when i try to buy it, the page says the product is not found. How can i get some?

Brian Carpenter

ok Jonnymac,
placed the order. is it possible to get a cut sheet for the box?

Brian Carpenter

Ken Gracey wrote: »

Mouser has a good selection of these types of boxes.

Now, you're a professional with this kind of thing. You've worked with all kinds of external environments with electronics. . .

How are you doing Ken? I hope the family is well. I need to come out and visit you again sometime.

JonnyMac

Brian Carpenter wrote: »

ok Jonnymac,
placed the order. is it possible to get a cut sheet for the box?

JB orders those -- I will ask for source so that I can make it available.