Mounting Solar Meters in Rig- Hobby Box?

[daveb]

You might just have to use more than one as suggested. Maybe search for electrical gutter boxes. They are typically long.


https://www.alliedelec.com/product/b...22-a/70148704/


https://www.zoro.com/wiegmann-wiring...yABEgJrBvD_BwE

[billwilson]

i am leaning toward building a wood box, cover in fabric to hide my skills

ya think a dremel tool with a rotary blade will cut clean holes ?

two of the meters have @ 1/4 inch lip for error, the renogy only 1/8 inch

any one use a dremel to cut holes in wood or plastics for above style meters ?

bw

[daveb]

I just built an 2000w Xantrex inverter setup in my cargo trailer and just used plastic boxes for the remote, voltmeter and fuse gear. The Dremel worked OK cutting the plastic cover to fit the remote but a jig or saber saw might even do a better job. You just got to be a careful guiding the cut with the Dremel tool. For the holes I just used a step drill bit. I'd think wood might be easier to work with if it's thin enough.

Have you thought about using back to back plastic boxes and then cover them to appear as one box? Maybe you can find a pre-made wood box.
https://www.amazon.com/Baosity-Woode...72827287&psc=1

[billwilson]

Originally Posted by daveb

I just built an 2000w Xantrex inverter setup in my cargo trailer and just used plastic boxes for the remote, voltmeter and fuse gear. The Dremel worked OK cutting the plastic cover to fit the remote but a jig or saber saw might even do a better job. You just got to be a careful guiding the cut with the Dremel tool. For the holes I just used a step drill bit. I'd think wood might be easier to work with if it's thin enough.

Have you thought about using back to back plastic boxes and then cover them to appear as one box? Maybe you can find a pre-made wood box.
https://www.amazon.com/Baosity-Woode...72827287&psc=1

Dude
you rock
i found a wood one that will work
THANK YOU

rob
PS
how ru?

[daveb]

Not bad Rob. I haven't been out to off road for over a year but getting my van ready. I need two 4D batteries so after that hopefully I will get back into the pines.

[jim2901]

When I needed custom mounting plates or boxes I designed what I needed and a friend 3D printed them. Attached are photos of two examples. That way you get exactly what you want.

Jim

[billwilson]

Originally Posted by jim2901

When I needed custom mounting plates or boxes I designed what I needed and a friend 3D printed them. Attached are photos of two examples. That way you get exactly what you want.

Jim

Nice dude

As it happens, i was in Michales Art Supply today
they have the perfect box, $7 !

EZ to cut with my dremel

The box i needed was like 4.5 inch by 11 inch

gotta wrap up projects to get on the road
YAHOO