I am looking for a source for a plastic box to use near the base of my tower
to house a coax switch box, rotor cable protection, and a few other small
pieces of gear. The box size needs to be about 20" x 10" by 10" deep. The
purpose of the box is to keep water away from the gear.
Four years ago, I used a Rubbermaid brand plastic storage box to do the job.
I mounted it on the inside of my tower (HDBX-48) about 2 feet above the
tower base. The box is mounted upside down and used without the top. The
cables go in and out of the open bottom of the box. This worked fine to keep
rain away from the components inside. Now I find that the sun's UV rays
have taken a toll, and the box is crumbling. This plastic box was obviously
not meant for outdoor use.
I am now looking to replace the box and would like to find a source for an
economical one that can take the UV. Choices I have thought of are to use
the same type of box and protect the outside or get one built to take the UV.
I do not want to paint it. I thought about putting Scotch 33 tape over the
outside of the box, but there is probably a better method.
Any suggestions?
73, K5ESW
Paul
Paul.Ferguson@pobox.com
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