[TowerTalk] weatherproof boxes

[Dick Green]

I use Graybar boxes: Heavy-duty steel with weatherproof seals and an SPG
panel. Very nice.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Ralston [mailto:n7vm at lgcy.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 9:56 AM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Cc: n4jbk at bellsouth.net
> Subject: re: [TowerTalk] weatherproof boxes
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> Joe asks:
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> >Does anyone know of a good source for reasonably priced weatherproof 
> >boxes ( either aluminum or stainless) that I could use to house such 
> >things as polyphasers at the base of the towers?
> 
> I bought boxes from my local electrical supply outfit.  I used two 
> boxes - one  48" x 30" x 10" at the tower base to hold polyphasers, 
> stack match, six pack and  one 16" x 14" x 6" at the house entry panel 
> (300 feet away) to hold a second set of polyphasers.  Cost was $549 
> and $108 respectively (this may not be what you consider "reasonably 
> priced").
> These are heavy 12-gauge steel with baked epoxy enamel and 
> NEMA type 4 (watertight - see 
> http://www.ccsdualsnap.com/nema.htm for NEMA > definitions).  
> Although more expensive and difficult to machine than 
> aluminum, this results in a professional looking installation 
> that the building inspector took one quick look at and signed off on.
> 
> If you can't find an acceptable box at your local electrical supply, 
> you can try the internet, but realize that even the small boxes are 
> heavy (= shipping costs).  Hammond Manufacturing and Hoffman are the 
> big two manufacturers.
> Allied, Carlton-Bates, and Newark are all distributors.
> 
> For construction tips and pictures email me direct.
> 
> 73 de Bill N7VM
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