---------------------------------------------------------- Homebuilt-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 09/22/07: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:36 PM - Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated (mikef) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:36:37 PM PST US Subject: Homebuilt-List: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated From: "mikef" Hi, I am upgrading my tube/rag type aircraft electrical system to a Z-19. In doing this I will need to mount components inside of some kind of enclosure near the engine (vibration). There is no other room inside the aircraft for such. Components include: main/eng battery contactors, main bat/eng bat/main power fuse block bus, ground block, power diodes, OV module, Low voltage module). The component weight comes to about 6 pounds including wire inside the enclosure. My choices are narrowed down so far to two types: 1. Nema Fiberglass with see-through latch cover pros: sturdy, easy to preflight, existing mounting holes, water/oil resistent cons: heavy (4 lb) 2. Aluminum Chassis box pros: light (40 oz), easy to preflight with clear lexan cover cons: .050 thickness aluminum, will have to add sealant to get more waterproof-ness, mounting a little trickier. Clear lexan cover not standard and removal with screwdriver, Concern that it will not be sturdy enough. Your opinions and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Mike Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=135790#135790 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message homebuilt-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Homebuilt-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/homebuilt-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/homebuilt-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.