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A few folks have asked me about the lexan box I had made
to protect my new Dan Masters Power Block main panel:
So here is a brief how to. My boxes can be used to protect
other componets as needed.
I carefully measured the Power Block and made a life size model out of
cardboard. I wanted a tight fit on the top/bottom
so the unit would not bounce around.
I took my model box to a plastic sheet supplier/fabricator.
I opted for Lexan since it is not as brittle as plexiglass.
I liked the high tech look of the 1/4" thickness, blue
crystal. The top edge is slightly longer- to cover the wires
as they exit the Power Block. The box is a monolithic piece of Lexan
with heat welded butt joints. I think I paid like $39
for the box complete.
The Power Block slides into my lexan box as shown in the photo.
The tops and bottom of the Power Block wires, etc touch the
box surfaces and keep everything from sliding around.
I installed small velcrow tabs to hold the Lexan box in place.
My box pops up with finger pull presure, the Power Block slides
out if new fuses, etc are needed. I keep a hex tool
taped to the lexan box for roadside repair of my Ratco cable
linkage, in case the cable pulls out.
My lexan box works just great, it looks pretty high tech and
it does not cost you your first born son.
I hope some folks find this How To of use.
regards,
dale
A few folks have asked me about the lexan box I had made
to protect my new Dan Masters Power Block main panel:
So here is a brief how to. My boxes can be used to protect
other componets as needed.
I carefully measured the Power Block and made a life size model out of
cardboard. I wanted a tight fit on the top/bottom
so the unit would not bounce around.
I took my model box to a plastic sheet supplier/fabricator.
I opted for Lexan since it is not as brittle as plexiglass.
I liked the high tech look of the 1/4" thickness, blue
crystal. The top edge is slightly longer- to cover the wires
as they exit the Power Block. The box is a monolithic piece of Lexan
with heat welded butt joints. I think I paid like $39
for the box complete.
The Power Block slides into my lexan box as shown in the photo.
The tops and bottom of the Power Block wires, etc touch the
box surfaces and keep everything from sliding around.
I installed small velcrow tabs to hold the Lexan box in place.
My box pops up with finger pull presure, the Power Block slides
out if new fuses, etc are needed. I keep a hex tool
taped to the lexan box for roadside repair of my Ratco cable
linkage, in case the cable pulls out.
My lexan box works just great, it looks pretty high tech and
it does not cost you your first born son.
I hope some folks find this How To of use.
regards,
dale