Ive built them in both plastic Hammond boxes and PVC pipe with caps. Both have survived up to 30 years in NH weather. The ones I took apart last year when I went to binocular cores and 2 wire Beverages were completely dry with no sign of ever being wet.
Of course the pipe cap version had to be cut open. Carl KM1H ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Mueller" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 4:42 AM Subject: Re: Topband: Beverage transformer enclosures > On 11/11/2011 9:11 AM, Paul DeWitte wrote: >> What do you use for transformer enclosures? >> >> The ones that I have been using did not stand up. Just curious what >> others >> use. >> >> > > Here on Guam, we get more than 90 inches of rain annually. I have found > that it is impossible to keep water out of enclosures, and if drain > holes are drilled into the bottom, ants and other jungle critters will > move in with dirt, ETC, that cause the same problems as a flooded box. > > For me, what works best for my simple transformers (nothing requiring > power) is to use a small Radio Shack or similar plastic enclosure with > the lid off. The enclosure serves to mechanically hold and protect the > transformer in place. I do seal the underside of the RG6 bulkhead > connector with RTV sealant to protect against moisture ingression into > the coax. The whole thing is covered with a cut-off water bottle to > keep direct rain off the transformer. > > This idea may not sit well with perfectionists, however it works fine > for my purpose. > > 73, Dave KH2/N2NL > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1411 / Virus Database: 2092/4010 - Release Date: 11/11/11 > _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
