Power supply box?

[tegguy]

Complete newbie here so bare with me.

I was planning a simple 200 pixel string I was going to wrap around a tree just to have some moving displays. I have the pixels and 5v power supply but now I'm working on mounting situation. It seems the CG-1500 is the most recommended box but they also seem to be out of stock. Are there and recommended alternative boxes? This year just a 60 amp ps and esp 2866 controller. Next year maybe more.

Thank you

 

[rstehle]

Check out the line of "Ammo Boxes" on Amazon.......https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ammo+box...refix=Ammo+,aps,208&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_5

 

[TomL8345]

I use an MTM 30 Ammo Box to hold a Power Supply, controller, and Power Distribution boards. I have used the interior design from JDeations.com to layout my components. I typically purchase my ammo boxes from Amazon, but there is currently a couple of weeks delay on the delivery. Harbor Freight has a slightly larger plastic ammo box, I have purchased one, but I have not used it yet.

Also, I use Cable Glands to route cords in and out of these boxes.

 

[tegguy]

Thank you both

 

[bcer960]

I tried to use an ammo box this year. It was only for a meanwell power supply (thin) and a E6804 (small, only 4 channels) and I couldn't get enough room inside to hold all the wires.

I'd love to see a pic of someone who has made it work.

 

[TomL8345]

I tried to use an ammo box this year. It was only for a meanwell power supply (thin) and a E6804 (small, only 4 channels) and I couldn't get enough room inside to hold all the wires.

I'd love to see a pic of someone who has made it work.

 

[bcer960]

Thanks, one BIG difference I see is that your ammo box hinges on the wide part of the box (short and fat), mine is on the tall side (narrow and tall)