recommended outdoor enclosures

Mon Jun 17 19:44:15 UTC 2013

On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 3:36 PM, Chuck Anderson <cra at wpi.edu> wrote:
> I'm in need of my first free-standing, pad-mounted outdoor enclosure,
> 19" rack rails, 12-18 rack units, with about 400W of heat load inside,
> for use in the Massachusetts climate.  What do people recommend as far
> as contruction, cooling/heating options, NEMA ratings, security
> options, etc. for this use?
>
> I was hoping to keep the inside temperature between 50 and 85 degrees
> Fahrenheit, although my worst-case components are rated for 41 to 104
> F (4 - 40 C).  If a full mechanical A/C system can be avoided, even
> better.  A thermo-electric cooler would be nice.
>
> Thanks.

Stab in the dark but are you looking for something like this[1] or larger?

1. http://www.hoffmanonline.com/product_catalog/product_detail.aspx?cat_1=34&cat_2=2346&cat_3=302499&catid=302499&itemid=302509&view=overview

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