Orbit 57095 Outdoor-Mounted Controller Timer Box Cover, Grey
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11"x9. Outside dimensions are 5"x5".
It's supposed to be hardwired to an electrical circuit and connected to electrical conduit. However, I used a cord and plugged it into a nearby outlet for mine. Most big-box stores sell watertight cord fittings.
I took another look at my garage's spare brand-new one - I don't think you'll be able to get around that lock without breaking something if it's properly installed. When the latch is in the locked position, it does not move. br>I wish there was a way to attach a picture to this message - In essence, the lock assembly has a tapered section that slides into the gray housing - The latch then raises and swings over the door's catch. When the lock mechanism is depressed, the door is securely shut. After that, locking it prevents it from being lifted or opened. As I previously stated, if you do it correctly, the housing will not open unless you break some plastic on the door or the lock.
They're trying to figure out how to account for a pipe. To ensure that no bugs get in, you can fill it with silicone.
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You can also connect the box to the electrical grid. It comes with its own GFI. capable of being used. However, I have the Rain Machine (HD-DVD) on my hard drive. 12). You'll need a standard outlet because it has its own electrical converter. Furthermore, it is Wi-Fi enabled. Because it's Wi-Fi capable, it comes with a thumb drive-style antenna. The Rain Machine will fit nicely into the standard positioning holes (there are three of them: one to "hang" in the top center of the RM and two to screw in at the bottom left and right). It's a cinch to use. Unless you want to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, that is. Oops. Due to the placement of the generic holes, the antenna will not fit in the box. Fortunately, the box is made of a fairly malleable plastic, which allows you to re-use it, as I did. I positioned the RM and then drilled my own holes in the bottom left and right corners. I would have had to measure or create a template because the hanging screw is hidden. The RM does not need the hanging screw because it is so light. The installation of the box is fairly simple. with the exception of that minor hiccup. I'd prefer a RM custom, but with a little drilling, this will suffice.
On the off chance that my indoor Engenius ERB9250 WI FI repeater wasn't working, I purchased this.
This box appealed to me in general. It has a secure latch and a raised internal platform for better cable management. It comes with two open holes on the bottom, which is my only criticism. one with a diameter of 20 mm for the internal electric outlet and another with a diameter of 28 mm for the main cabinet These holes aren't used because my application requires conduit entry from the sides and top. These holes should have been optional, with punch out perforations or push-in plugs available. In this case, I'm utilizing the box. So it's not a big deal for me, but if used outside, these would need to be shut to keep mice and wasps out.
I used this box to set up a Rainmachine, and I wanted to offer advice to newbies like myself who were reading reviews for advice. The gfci is 1/2 inch deep, and the sprinkler cables are 3/4 inch deep. This will make it easier for you to locate the components you require. I already had a plugged-in orbit controller. I used an old outdoor extension cable and cut off the female end before stripping it to install the rainmachine. I connected the gfci with those cables and was good to go. br>br>The box itself was extremely simple to set up. It has a lot of holes for mounting the rainmachine, but none of them match up, so you'll have to pick a spot and drill out one hole before drilling out another.
Make sure your measurements are correct. Enclosure is of excellent quality. You can't ask for much more in terms of outdoor controls (such as irrigation controls for RainMachine, Orbit, and so on) - Buy with confidence because you won't find anything better for a lower price. br>br>Be aware that the box is quite deep, and that the depth is divided in half by a mounting panel. This, I assume, is to help with wiring routing behind the panel. Despite the fact that irrigation and other similar controllers do not run the wires in this manner - They enter from the bottom and connect to the controller connections immediately. I can't think of a use case for the amount of space they provide; perhaps CAT5 if you wanted to put a switch in an enclosure? In any case, if you need it, there's plenty of space behind that panel. br>br>One disadvantage is that the box's depth means you'll need a little more room to get your fingers in for some applications. Consider the following scenario: I bought it for a RainMachine controller, thinking I'd have a lot more room than I actually did. The RainMachine hides their front panel releases deep on the sides in practice. To remove the front panel, you'll need to get your fingers nearly under the edges. This indicates that the box was precisely the right size - I couldn't get my fingers around the RainMachine's panel to open it if it was any smaller. My point is this: br>br> Make sure the measurements are correct. AND the requirement for access - You'll need this for the controller you're going to install. There's a good chance you have a lot more room than you think you do - However, it is possible that this is not the case: This is not a criticism of the box in any way. Just some food for thought when it comes to job sizing. I looked at a lot of enclosures and this one was by far the best all-around fit without spending a lot of money.
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