Protecting our electronics from weather, heat and etc

CosmicVoyager · May 2014

I'm considering the use of a pelican case for my Maverick and DigiQ. It rains so much here in the Asheville area that it would be very prudent to invest time and a little money into something. I would modify the case with cable glands so that probes and power could exit the case cleanly.

Anybody here have any tips or ideas?

http://www.pelican.com/canada/peli_micro_cases/

DaveRichardson · May 2014

I've had the same idea, I'm just not at the point of dropping the cash right now! Post pics of your end product!

Canugghead · May 2014

You can spend big $ on Pelican or get a cheapo Rubbermaid ...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98099

CosmicVoyager · May 2014

Canugghead said:

You can spend big $ on Pelican or get a cheapo Rubbermaid ...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98099

That's a great idea!

:-?

Carolina Q · May 2014

I put my DigiQ in a 9" cake pan. Then, I put a the lid of one of these over it. Works great. Free. Well, not free, but I already had the stuff.

CosmicVoyager · May 2014

Something that would need protection is the power strip. http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/wet-circuits-waterproof-power-strip-presented-by-all-time-best-d/

These fools could have used it safely....

TheShaytoon · May 2014

I used a Pelican Box for my Cyber Q...

CosmicVoyager · May 2014

Is your

TheShaytoon said:

I used a Pelican Box for my Cyber Q...

Do you have the cables going into the box Pelican sealed? Also, Is the case sturdy like their other products? Thanks!

CosmicVoyager · May 2014

Carolina Q said:

I put my DigiQ in a 9" cake pan. Then, I put a the lid of one of these over it. Works great. Free. Well, not free, but I already had the stuff.

Piece of cake! Great idea. I think I'm over complicating this.... Or my OCD is coming back.

TheShaytoon · May 2014

I drilled holes in the hard plastic, and the yellow part is actually a soft rubber/silicone liner that can be removed...I cut little slits into them.

This is not waterproof, I wouldn't drop it in the pool, but I feel it is splash/rain resistant. I am under a patio, but rain can get in, so I just wanted something to keep it dry.

I think the pelican case was $12 on Amazon.

MO_Eggin · May 2014

A simple solution - sandwich or quart sized ziplock bag with the "open" end at the bottom, zippered around the wires to the greatest extent possible. I've successfully used this approach a number of times.

R2Egg2Q · May 2014

Canugghead said:
You can spend big $ on Pelican or get a cheapo Rubbermaid ...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98099

It's been a few years since I put that together and it is still in use with no issues. However, I've since added a patio cover so it no longer gets tested by the rain like it used to.

bbqlearner · May 2014

R2Egg2Q said:

You can spend big $ on Pelican or get a cheapo Rubbermaid ...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98099

It's been a few years since I put that together and it is still in use with no issues. However, I've since added a patio cover so it no longer gets tested by the rain like it used to.

+1 This is what I used for my set up.

CosmicVoyager · May 2014

The rubber maid method seems quick and easy. I'll keep you posted. I wish DigiQ had a militarized version of the controller / blower with heavy duty silicon exterior cover.

dagriller · May 2014

CosmicVoyager said:
I'm considering the use of a pelican case for my Maverick and DigiQ. It rains so much here in the Asheville area that it would be very prudent to invest time and a little money into something. I would modify the case with cable glands so that probes and power could exit the case cleanly.
Anybody here have any tips or ideas?

http://www.pelican.com/canada/peli_micro_cases/

CosmicVoyager said:
I'm considering the use of a pelican case for my Maverick and DigiQ. It rains so much here in the Asheville area that it
would be very prudent to invest time and a little money into something. I would modify the case with cable glands so that probes and power could exit the case cleanly.
Anybody here have any tips or ideas?

http://www.pelican.com/canada/peli_micro_cases/

What type of cable glands are you going to use?

CosmicVoyager · May 2014

I'm considering these but the correct size's of course.

http://www.westwayelectricsupply.com/22562-nylon-cable-glands-with-strain-relief-12-26.html

Canugghead · May 2014

Sorry if I'm missing something, do you really want to have all the cables permanently attached to the box and sticking out? What about storage?

tarheelmatt · May 2014

If you really want protection, you can buy a NEMA 3R or NEMA 4X enclosure at a electrical parts house.

http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Enclosures/Metal/NEMA_3R/Hinge_Cover_Wall_Mount

BigWings · May 2014

For my Maverick I just put it under the green ceramic cap.

Botch · May 2014

Slightly OT, but not worth its own thread: I left my Polder outside accidently last weekend, and it got rained on directly, then a *&%^! bird crapped on it! I brought it in, wiped it off, and let it set a day or so, it still works! That thing is about 15 years old, still with its original probe, and I use it for everything except my overnight cooks. Kudos to Polder!

Love the Tupperware idea above, thanks!

pescadorzih · May 2014

This is my set up. I bought the box at Walmart for $8 and borrowed
:-$ the cord grip from work.

six_egg · May 2014

I put my DigiQ in a zip lock bag open end hangs over the table. If it is a hot day I use my wielder glove over the top reflective side up. Just my $0.02.

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