Hi Fred, Best to avoid connectors mounted -on- the box if possible, as it is another possible point of water entry through screw holes and connector holes. Mil spec waterproof connectors are expensive.
Of course it goes without saying that connectors for 120 V AC need to be suitable items for outdoor use. Use suitable panel mounted cable glands and pass the cables through them. You can then fit connectors on the ends of short cables from the enclosure for disconnecting them when you require, as it is much easier to wrap suitable self amalgamating tape and top covering of PVC tape for UV protection around an inline socket and plug than around a panel mounted socket on the enclosure. Good luck with your project. 73 from David GM4JJJ > On 21 Jan 2016, at 19:17, Fred Jensen <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks for all the input on my plan to remote my KAT500 to the base of a flag > pole. Plans are taking shape. I still have a couple of specific questions: > 3. How do I get the cables into the weatherproof box? Should I mount > connectors [doesn't seem very good to me ... PL-259 exposed to the weather], > or are there weatherproof entrance fittings. One of the cables will be 120 > VAC, probably a heavy extension cord [for 12V supply and the fixture to light > the flag at night. > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
