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Jeffl
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Options for mounting power supplies into CG1500
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September 25, 2015, 08:22:40 AM »
I have some DIYLEDExpress 12v power supplies that I need to mount into some older model CG1500 cases. I know there are plastic shelves that you can but but I'm sure there are cheaper methods.
I have some ideas but does anyone have any suggestions or photos of how they did it that worked well?
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toozie21
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Re: Options for mounting power supplies into CG1500
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September 25, 2015, 08:44:58 AM »
How about a piece of scrap acrylic (or similar material) from a big box store. You can then drill the holes where you need it and screw everything in place.
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Jeffl
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September 25, 2015, 09:47:47 AM »
Thanks. I think the Ace hardware in town sells it cut to fit. I'll check that out. Now I just need to see what screw sizes it takes. The power supply has mounting holes, some of which the circuit board is behind. Not the greatest design feature.
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September 25, 2015, 09:58:13 AM »
I believe that they are #8 sized (at least based on this:
http://www.diychristmas.org/vb1/showthread.php?2433-Two-Power-Supplies-in-a-CG-1500
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Yeah, the nut locations leave something to desired. I think I only used 2 or 3 of the mounting points so I didn't risk ruining/shorting anything.
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September 25, 2015, 09:58:15 AM »
I use Zip ties to hold the power supply to the mounting board if the threaded holes are not convenient.
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September 25, 2015, 10:11:34 AM »
Industrial strength velcro on the back? (what I did with one of mine)
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Thanks. This is what I needed.
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September 25, 2015, 07:43:02 PM »
One done. An F8 and 30amp supply. I Mounted the power supply with 3 #8 screws. Couldn't get 4 because of the holes in the case and I couldn't get it centered where I wanted but it worked fine. The screws went in just far enough but not too far before they got tight.
For the controller I used 6x32 5/8 screws and 1/4 length of 1/4 water line as a standoff. I'm happy with the outcome.
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