yellowcab
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 09:47 PM |
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Decking lights... Waterproof box needed... any suggestions?
I'm after a waterproof box to mount on an outside wall to house a couple of plug sockets.
I do not want waterproof plug sockets because what I am plugging in is a large timer, and the lid will not close.
It's not a timer exactly, its the control sensor box for our remote control lights for our lounge & conservatory
I've searched eBay, but probably for the wrong thing, I want basically a box to screw to the outside wall, then I can mount a couple of sockets
inside of that, if you get me?
Any suggestions?
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gavin174
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 09:54 PM |
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adaptable box is what you want!!...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=adaptable+box&_sacat=0&_from=R40
http://www.essexkitcarclub.com
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capri_big_jim
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 09:55 PM |
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Something like these mate?
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Boxes_and_Enclosures_Index/Boxes_Adaptable_Moulded/index.html#Timeguard_Powerseal_Outdoor_Box
Jim
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yellowcab
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 09:57 PM |
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Ahhh you gentleman, thank you very much...
Always takes someone else to come out with the correct terminology lol
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yellowcab
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 09:59 PM |
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Both are ideal, the misses has just said she likes the bigger one with the 4 gang in it for when she wants more lights in the garden.
Thanks chaps, helpful as always!
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capri_big_jim
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 10:01 PM |
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You want one of the time guard type ones lower down the page if you need regular access or to remove the plugs at any time.
Jim
(Qualified electrical tester/inspector, part p etc etc)
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yellowcab
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 10:05 PM |
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Cheers Jim for your knowledge, very handy to know...
You're right, easy access is paramount really, as I know I won't want to have to have a screw driver set out all the time if ever I want
to plug in, unplug etc.
Just measured the depth of my 4 gang, the remote control receiver, and the plug on the back, and it's 102mm... Nice to see the depth of this box
is 107mm...
Anything else I need to be aware of do reckon?... You watch, I'll buy it, install it... And the remote control won't work because
they're in a metal box lol
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yellowcab
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 10:08 PM |
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Read it Olz, read it! It's plastic box! lol
Just read it says the internal clearance is 73mm, where does it mean?
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capri_big_jim
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 10:12 PM |
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I would have thought the 73mm will be from the socket face. As the box is 107mm deep.
Hope this helps.
Jim
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yellowcab
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 10:17 PM |
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Cheers Jim, I bought a Timeguard one from eBay thanks to your knowledge and input.
I went for the one that is mounted horizontally rather than vertically, with the clips...
Cheers again for your help!
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yellowcab
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 10:18 PM |
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Offered on this one...
TIMEGUARD TPS401 IP55 4 GANG POWER ENCLOSURE MULTI BOX WITH SOCKET STRIP | eBay
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capri_big_jim
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| posted on 17/2/13 at 10:30 PM |
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No probs. nice looking bit of kit.
Jim
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yellowcab
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| posted on 26/6/13 at 09:57 PM |
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Thanks for all your advice guys, finally got around to doing something with the advice...
Lights in the sleepers down the right hand side first, to see how easy it goes
 
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Both sides now done as of tonight
 
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capri_big_jim
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| posted on 26/6/13 at 10:09 PM |
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That looks awesome!!
well done mate
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HowardB
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| posted on 26/6/13 at 10:10 PM |
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looksFAB! Have you warned East Midlands Airport! LOL!
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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yellowcab
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| posted on 26/6/13 at 10:14 PM |
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Not sure what you mea......
 
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HowardB
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| posted on 27/6/13 at 05:13 AM |
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Not sure what you mea......
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that's brilliant!
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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