Is this a valid enclosure for HERMS build?

[egurney]

Just wondering if this would be sufficient for an enclosure for a build?

http://cgi.ebay.com/HAMMOND-Enclosu...lectrical_Equipment_Tools?hash=item4a9eafa08d

Thanks,
Eric

 

[Sawdustguy]

At 29x21x12, thats an awful large enclosure for a PID and SSR or two and some switches. At $20 and 10" x 12" x6" this may be a better choice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hoffman-Enclosu...lectrical_Equipment_Tools?hash=item4a9e86282e

 

[egurney]

It's the only NEMA 4 or 4X box I've been able to find cheaply thus far...

 

[egurney]

The original is for local pickup anyway, so no good.
I thought the requirement was at least NEMA 4? That's what I've been searching for anyway.

 

[diatonic]

PREFACE: I am not an electrician, and don't know squat about NEMA ratings.

I think saying NEMA 4 is a requirement for a HERMS control panel is a stretch. Is soon as you cut a hole in it to mount your PID it won't be NEMA 4 any longer. Unless you're going to mount it in a place where liquid could drain on it, I don't think NEMA rating is a concern. The HERMS control panel I've used for the last year or so is in a plastic craftsman toolbox. Just a thought.

 

[EvilGnome6]

I just used an 8x6x3 project enclosure box from Radio Shack. About $7 and has been working flawlessly:

Here's my thread detailing all the components:

Just finished my HERMS controller

 

[egurney]

Just trying to follow the advice I got on another thread.

 

[skarude]

I actually like the first enclosure you posted. I was looking at those myself until I noticed it was local pickup only. I am not totally concerned about nema rating, but would like to buy a nice enclosure without breaking the bank.

 

[egurney]

I ended up getting a box like the one suggested in post #2. Now I'm wondering what purpose of the optional interior panel is for and whether or not I need to get it?

Thanks,
Eric

 

[Sawdustguy]

I ended up getting a box like the one suggested in post #2. Now I'm wondering what purpose of the optional interior panel is for and whether or not I need to get it?

Thanks,
Eric

You can mount stuff on it like this:

 

[egurney]

Certainly looks easier doing the work like that...
Looks like a worthwhile $10 investment.

thx

 

[egurney]

Any opinions on this for an enclosure?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NON-METALLIC-NE...lectrical_Equipment_Tools&hash=item45e1f2d537

 

[erik]

I finally pulled the trigger on: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300373458186&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Shipping to my location is $17

Now all I need is a Spa Panel and assembly and my all-electric brewery will be complete. Muayahahahhahahah

 

[Bowtiebrewery]

I used a Computer Case:

I am not done yet but you get the Idea...