PSU Enclosures

[bob115]

So to all of the people who have build their own lights, what do you do with your PSUs? I'm trying to figure something out that is both aesthetically pleasing and safe.

 

Simple project boxes can leave a lot to be desired on both levels.

 

My thoughts are to have the box raised off the ground on short legs with a bottom mounted fan and have the cables entering with either clamping glands or grommets. This should allow for splashing or falling water to roll off while water that is spilled on the floor simply flows under the box. I'm not sure where the second air vent should be placed, however.

 

I suppose an enclosure mounted to the side of the stand would be another option.

[HM3105]

So to all of the people who have build their own lights, what do you do with your PSUs? I'm trying to figure something out that is both aesthetically pleasing and safe.

 

Simple project boxes can leave a lot to be desired on both levels.

 

My thoughts are to have the box raised off the ground on short legs with a bottom mounted fan and have the cables entering with either clamping glands or grommets. This should allow for splashing or falling water to roll off while water that is spilled on the floor simply flows under the box. I'm not sure where the second air vent should be placed, however.

 

I suppose an enclosure mounted to the side of the stand would be another option.

 

I went with this on JMB recommendation - http://www.onlinecomponents.com/mean-well-hlg240h48a.html?p=37809850&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SKUs%2026&utm_term=hlg-240h-48a&utm_content=j4sU2hLG&ref=GoogleAd:SKUs%2026-37809850&gclid=Cj0KEQjwsai_BRC30KH347fjksoBEiQAoiaqsYHQdtfwxIsfUiwMtDirXmdbAxeb8UTV1qE8tfLanHEaAgu18P8HAQ&cshift_ck=A58EB4F1-51A0-49D2-80CA-4230B31BC51Dcsj4sU2hLG

[DaveFason]

Depending on your demands look at the Meanwell GST series for larger laptop style power supplies.

 

I always recommend putting the power supplies external.

 

-Dave

[Cintax]

 

I went with this on JMB recommendation - http://www.onlinecomponents.com/mean-well-hlg240h48a.html?p=37809850&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SKUs%2026&utm_term=hlg-240h-48a&utm_content=j4sU2hLG&ref=GoogleAd:SKUs%2026-37809850&gclid=Cj0KEQjwsai_BRC30KH347fjksoBEiQAoiaqsYHQdtfwxIsfUiwMtDirXmdbAxeb8UTV1qE8tfLanHEaAgu18P8HAQ&cshift_ck=A58EB4F1-51A0-49D2-80CA-4230B31BC51Dcsj4sU2hLG

 

That's a lot of power for a really decent price.

[HM3105]

 

That's a lot of power for a really decent price.

 

They make smaller and bigger ones, the thing with that line is they are IP 65 or 67 rated which means they resist water pretty well.

[Cintax]

 

They make smaller and bigger ones, the thing with that line is they are IP 65 or 67 rated which means they resist water pretty well.

 

Oh for sure. That's an excellent choice for those reasons specifically.

[bob115]

Depending on your demands look at the Meanwell GST series for larger laptop style power supplies.

 

I always recommend putting the power supplies external.

 

-Dave

 

Mhmm. I've got one of the larger meanwell externals. I have it raised off the floor, but its all pretty ghetto. In my head I'm picturing a rectangular box like described above, if I put the second vent on the side would an over hang be sufficient to keep water from running into the vent?

[gus6464]

Don't get A version, get non letter version which is IP67. So for the above version is would be this one:

 

http://www.onlinecomponents.com/mean-well-hlg240h48.html?p=43123132