My new control panel

[Huntman40]

Well my abs box finally turned up so I decided to crack on and build my control panel.

its a nice compact design with forced air cooling for the SSR so the heatsink could be encased.
I still need to label everything but its quite simple.
compressor switch
pump switch
heater switch

forgot to get the cable grip things for the wire entry points, what are they called? Ill tidy up the wiring and lace it all up and it will look tidy.

just thought id share.

[Tony]

Trying not to feel deeply envious and guilty that I've not started my new control panel yet!

Very nice

[K.H]

Very nice, very envious

Think mine might be lost in the post
Knighty hint hint! 

[Tony]

forgot to get the cable grip things for the wire entry points, what are they called?

Glands

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_gland

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Cable_Accessories_Index/index.html

[Huntman40]

Im pleased with it, its functional for my simple single tank processor.

I have over 90 of those 15A toggle switches at a good price if needed.
It didn't take long to build either, from gathering all the parts in the shed to as pictured in about 4 hours.

I enjoy making electrical things but dont have much free time

GLANDS!!! thats it. Many Thanks, ill head off and find / salvage some and at very last resort, buy some..

[Jamesrl]

Oooo, I very like it.

Nice.

[knighty]

Think mine might be lost in the post
Knighty hint hint! 

omfg, it's all packaged up and I forgot to post it again

can you PM me on Monday to remind me ?


sorry about taking so long, it's just getting silly now, I'm seriously not doing it on purpose - I'm dyslexic, my memory is screwed, I have no control over what I do/don't remember :-o

[Jamesrl]

I'm dyslexic, my memory is screwed, I have no control over what I do/don't remember :-o

In English, I'm pissed and don't give a f...........

[knighty]

I wish I was pissed, I keep running out of drink and cba to walk to the shop now I can't drive

then again... I do have the trailer for the bike now....

[Rotary-Motion]

Well my abs box finally turned up so I decided to crack on and build my control panel.

its a nice compact design with forced air cooling for the SSR so the heatsink could be encased.
I still need to label everything but its quite simple.
compressor switch
pump switch
heater switch

forgot to get the cable grip things for the wire entry points, what are they called? Ill tidy up the wiring and lace it all up and it will look tidy.

just thought id share.

that box looks very familiar to one i seen before somewhere lol

did you have to drop the volts from 240 to 12v for the fan? what did you use?

also how many water proof box cable grabs does one need? i may have some hanging about on my front room floor...

also got some of your fan covers im not useing if needed?

[Huntman40]

Believe it or not it was that photo of your box that made me start thinking about it a few months ago. i liked its compact size so set my sights for the same. I found some glands but thanks for your offer.

Im planning on disassembling a 12v power pack for the fan feed, not sure how that will go.

I have now put the labels on and made the 2nd vent hole. The ssr should have adequate cooling

[william crosby]

Nice job you have done there would that not be dangerous with meth fumes in the air in-case that fan blows them into the inside of enclosure.

[Rotary-Motion]

Believe it or not it was that photo of your box that made me start thinking about it a few months ago. i liked its compact size so set my sights for the same. I found some glands but thanks for your offer.

Im planning on disassembling a 12v power pack for the fan feed, not sure how that will go.

I have now put the labels on and made the 2nd vent hole. The ssr should have adequate cooling

ok chap no worries could of had um free...

these be they

[Jamesrl]

Nice job you have done there would that not be dangerous with meth fumes in the air in-case that fan blows them into the inside of enclosure.

That's why I fit my Heat sinks externally.

[Tony]

That's why I fit my Heat sinks externally.

You'd walk a bit funny if you didn't.