Ammo Box March Pump

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Ammo Box from Princess Auto. $6.99

Still have to add some vent holes and I'm trying to decide on a way to add a place to plug in the extension cord.

I want some sort of plug, not a cord sticking out.

 

[eschatz]

Pretty slick! There's been quite a few Ammo Box DIY's around here. I love it!

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

If anyone else does this I suggest getting longer screws. Probably the same thing for the toolbox version. They grab but it's a bit of a pain getting them threaded.

 

[McKBrew]

That rocks.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Any electricians able to tell me what my best (and cheapest) option is for a outlet (inlet)? I don't want a cord hanging out and I don't really like the idea of a x-cord with 2 male ends.

I would like to be able to plug the female end of an x-cord directly into the box.

 

[jmilton1987]

You should be able to go to a hardware store and find a replacement male end 3-prong connector. This connector will have three areas in which to screw in a wire and you can just mount it flush with your ammo box, or have it hang off as a nub a bit. I have used these when testing motors that I find. It is something like this

 

[leboeuf]

Or you could steal an inset male plug off an old computer power supply...
I think radioshack also sells these for fairly cheap.

 

[rabeb25]

I bet that doesn't work....

 

[Ice9]

Any electricians able to tell me what my best (and cheapest) option is for a outlet (inlet)? I don't want a cord hanging out and I don't really like the idea of a x-cord with 2 male ends.

I would like to be able to plug the female end of an x-cord directly into the box.

How about something like this.
Parts Express:*IEC Power Jack Chassis Mount with 10A Fuse Holder
Or this.
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=090-442

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Jmilton1987: That link isn't working.

leboeuf and Ice9: I didn't think of that. I could use a computer power wire as an in between to the x-cord. That way I could just stick it in the box when I'm done. I'll look into this.

rabeb25: What is it you are referring too?

 

[jmilton1987]

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...3&productId=100177580&N=10000003+90164+502102

that is the full link and sorry about it not working the first time it was my first post.

or search for:
Plug Only, 2.72 In. x 1.75 In. High x 1.75 In. Wide 15 Amp 125 Volt Armored Plug & Connector

Model PS515PACC20

$2.99/EA Each

on home depot's web site

 

[leboeuf]

I'm not too sure what rabeb25's getting at. I've used the method I mentioned for numerous projects. I've also seen people use speakon speaker connections, xlr (microphone) patch connections.... there's a lot of connection stuff out there.

 

[BRL]

Is it me or do you have a steel tee and nipples in there?

 

[mmb]

You want something like this. Standard extension cable, closing cover and made for "wet area" applications.

Leviton 15A 125V 2-Pole, 3-Wire Weatherproof Inlet on Flush Mount Wallplate with Aluminum Cover

2-Pole 3-Wire Weatherproof Inlet on Flush Mount Wallplate - TelephoneStuff.com

 

[Lil' Sparky]

Denny, that's pretty cool. Are you using a black pipe T and nipples, though? If so, I think you definately want to replace those with brass instead.

 

[HarvInSTL]

How about something like this.
Parts Express:*IEC Power Jack Chassis Mount with 10A Fuse Holder
Or this.
Parts Express: IEC Power Jack Chassis Mount

I just wish they made something like that in 30A 240/250VAC.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

OK guys thanks, I'll see if I can get any of those connectors locally.

Yes, I've got some iron in there. [EDIT: No it was Galvanized, just looks weird in the pics, still mean to rpelace it eventually.] I'll replace it with brass when I find a place that has nipples and T's that aren't 10 bucks each.

I've already spent a small fortune changing my Keggles to 1/2" from 3/8's and adding all the camlock connectors, and march pump.

Living in Canada = Ass raped on pricing

 

[MrH]

I just wish they made something like that in 30A 240/250VAC.

Leviton Non-NEMA Locking Flanged Outlet 125/250V 30A - eBay (item 250396016525 end time Apr-24-09 12:40:58 PDT)

He's also got Flanged inlets which I am planning to use for connectors on my HERMS control box...

 

[RBChallenger]

https://www.alliedelec.com/Power-Products/Power-Entry-Modules-PEM-/

All kinds of panel mount power entry modules there.

 

[diatonic]

Or you could steal an inset male plug off an old computer power supply...
I think radioshack also sells these for fairly cheap.

+1

10chars

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Went with the IEC chassis connector as I had one on an old computer. I was having a hard time finding one of the regular 3 prong inlets locally. Also added a water resistant switch. I'll post pics later.

Found a cheaper source for brass so I'll probably swap out the galv for brass soon. If the pump has any problems horizontal like it is not I'll do it vertically. A brass street elbow might be short enough, the polysufin 90 is a bit long.

I wish you could get round "levers" for the ball valves so I didn't need such a long run of pipe.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Changed up the plumbing some what. I looked at brass but it was a $25 price difference over the galvanized, so galv for now.

My Mom saw it and said it looked like a bomb. LOL

I'll probably tidy the wiring up a bit more. I might add a small 12v power supply and a 1.5" fan.

For now I'll just crack the case open for ventilation. Hmm.. A bullet hole would look more appropriate though.

 

[olllllo]

I think you should put some heavy duty rubber feet on it, Nice work!

 

[FSR402]

dude you need to lose the galvanized pipe. IMHO that's worse then the black pipe. Neither one should be used for drinking water, thus should not be used for beer.

Note to self: no beer swaps with Denny until this is changed, being poisoned with galvanized beer is not on my list of things to do.

 

[mmb]

+1 Galvanized isn't a good idea... could even use copper....

 

[McSwiggin']

Galvanized is definitely poisonous. We had a guy at work get sick and have to go to the hospital for drinking from galvanized plumbling.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

I personally do not belive enough zinc will leach off a couple of fittings to cause harm, I think the whole thing is blown out of proportion.

And for the record. Galvanized is legal for water.

 

[FSR402]

I personally do not belive enough zinc will leach off a couple of fittings to cause harm, I think the whole thing is blown out of proportion.

And for the record. Galvanized is legal for water.

for less then a $30 difference I would not risk it.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

OK you sunz of bitches.. I changed it all to brass.

Next you'll be tellin' me my lead pipes aren't good enough for tap water!

JK. (apfelwein in the afternoon sun)

I need to shine the brass up so it looks like gold. Then I'll repost pics.

 

[Lil' Sparky]

I don't think I'd go with brass, either. You should probably switch everything out for stainless steel. You know, just to be on the safe side, and since you want this to last 150,000 years and all...

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

I don't think I'd go with brass, either. You should probably switch everything out for stainless steel. You know, just to be on the safe side, and since you want this to last 150,000 years and all...

I think these words say it best: **** off!



Besides, so much SS comes from china now. And for some reason the Chinese seem to use lead in everything. So god knows what really in their stainless steal.

 

[Seabee John]

Pretty slick.... and here I thought I had the market cornered on ammo box brewing....welcome to the club brother...

One quick question? That march pump is meant to be air cooled, how is it holding up in a warm confined space?

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Pretty slick.... and here I thought I had the market cornered on ammo box brewing....welcome to the club brother...

One quick question? That march pump is meant to be air cooled, how is it holding up in a warm confined space?

I'm going to add vent holes, possibly a 1.5" fan. For now I'm going to just crack the case open an inch.

BTW, wall have you ammo boxed?

 

[Seabee John]

I'm going to add vent holes, possibly a 1.5" fan. For now I'm going to just crack the case open an inch.

BTW, wall have you ammo boxed?

oh yeah... I ammo box...

here's my ammo "jockey" box for the hunting shack

and here's my bare-bones fermentation cabinet which uses an ammo box for the furness and blower

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Nice!......

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Brass Bling Bling

 

[Lil' Sparky]

C'mon man, spray painting that black pipe silver to make us think it's galvanized and now gold to make us think it's brass doesn't cut it! Geez!!

 

[FSR402]

see now don't you feel so much better about it?

 

[Catt22]

oh yeah... I ammo box...

here's my ammo "jockey" box for the hunting shack

and here's my bare-bones fermentation cabinet which uses an ammo box for the furness and blower

That CO2 tank looks to be situated rather precariously! Might not be so cool if it falls and busts the regulator, a gage or wort case, the tank valve.

 

[Seabee John]

That CO2 tank looks to be situated rather precariously! Might not be so cool if it falls and busts the regulator, a gage or wort case, the tank valve.

cmon.... co2 tank balanced perfectly on kegs full of beer for a few guys with loaded guns and a vast thirst..... what could go wrong there?... LOL it made it through the whole week....