Enclosure box for remote charger?

[Naveronski]

I'm making a "remote charging box" to bring up into my RTT for phones, fans, lights, etc. It will have 10' of wire connecting it to my batteries and such down below.

For the face, I'll be using a Blue Sea Systems 4368.

Water-Resistant Accessory Panel - 12V Socket, 2x 2.1A Dual USB Chargers, Mini Voltmeter - Blue Sea Systems

Easy to Install Charging & Monitoring Panels

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http://assets.bluesea.com/files/resources/dimensioned_drawing/4368-4369.pdf

I'm looking for a small enclosure box that can house this; I think I'm looking for a 8.5" x 2.5" x 3" plastic project box.

But I'm having trouble finding one that will work. Most boxes that are long enough end up 9x6x5 or something much larger than I need.

What have y'all found?

 

[CFMGarage]

I bet you could find an plastic electrical junction box around that size. Something like this (found during a google search): https://www.amazon.com/LeMotech-Dustproof-Waterproof-Electrical-150mmx110mmx70mm/dp/B075DHRJHZ

I use a small blank junction box for my camper shell switches.

 

[Naveronski]

I bet you could find an plastic electrical junction box around that size. Something like this (found during a google search): https://www.amazon.com/LeMotech-Dustproof-Waterproof-Electrical-150mmx110mmx70mm/dp/B075DHRJHZ

I use a small blank junction box for my camper shell switches.

I've been checking Amazon, but they don't have a great way to search by size.
From google, the closest I found was this: https://www.jpmsupply.com/product-p/44038.htm

I would see if those individual components could fit into a cheap crane pendant.

Sorry, a what? Like a remote for an overhead crane?

 

[Superduty]

Or get some aluminum and bend it, then use rivets or screws to complete the box.

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[mep1811]

I think you are looking for a project box . Where is Radio Shack when you need one?

project box - Google Search

 

[Naveronski]

I'm looking for a small enclosure box that can house this; I think I'm looking for a 8.5" x 2.5" x 3" plastic project box.

But I'm having trouble finding one that will work. Most boxes that are long enough end up 9x6x5 or something much larger than I need.

What have y'all found?

I think you are looking for a project box . Where is Radio Shack when you need one?

project box - Google Search

Yes, I'm aware of how to search google for "project box".

 

[Naveronski]

Right. You can get a cheap 4 button pendant about 20$.
Or perhaps a 4-5 hole pushbutton enclosure. In plastic those are about 10-20$ also.

Hadn't considered that. I'll look into it for a plan "B".

 

[Naveronski]

These are the closes two I've found; one plastic and one aluminum.

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Hammond-Manufacturing/1455ZT2201?qs=k5YXvLLCsLFfCXke1Qx5Mg%3D%3D

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Plastic Project Box 8.54" x 5.43" x 3.23"Use this high impact UL approved ABS utility box to protect various types of electronic projects. A countersunk lid is part of the two piece lap construction that protects against dust and splashing water. 1.6 mm (0.063") card slots hold the most common...

www.parts-express.com

 

[Steve_P]

You can pull the individual units out of the panel and drill the box if a different configuration makes a more compact package. I think you need a 1 1/8 diameter hole for the individual unit.

 

[hg1027]

Small or next size harbor freight box might have enough space to put the 10' wires, as well as usb cables and such. And room for a travel battery pack if you wanted it to able to be self contained.

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[gdlals]

Try Digikey.

Boxes, Enclosures, Racks | Boxes | DigiKey

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[Naveronski]

I ended up buying this:

CES PLASTIC ENCLOSURE BOXES 8.54” X 5.43 X 3.23”: Electrical Boxes: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

Shop Amazon for CES PLASTIC ENCLOSURE BOXES 8.54” X 5.43 X 3.23” and find millions of items, delivered faster than ever.

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[Naveronski]

Not a prefect photo, but you can see the box at the top.