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Subject: [TowerTalk] Plastic housing box for outdoor use?
From: n8ug@juno.com (n8ug@juno.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 00:10:18 -0500
Paul, there was, at the Stone Mtn hamfest a couple weeks back, a pile of
boxes pretty much like you describe. They were brand new surplus, and the
price was great.
The vendor, Bill Kennemer, might have some left - would sure be worth an
E to check. Bill also has a wealth of shrink tubing (surplus) at most
attractive prices. All TT bargain hunters might be happy they asked for
one of his fliers! 
Bill is a good friend and one of my sources - nothing more.
try him at Kemnent@aol.com.
73,
Press Jones, N8UG, The Wireman, Inc., Landrum, SC, 29356
Sales (800)727-WIRE(9473) or  orders@thewireman.com
Tech help (864)895-4195 or  n8ug@thewireman.com
www.thewireman.com  and the WIRELINE bargain page
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On Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:04:29 -0400 "Paul Ferguson"
<Paul.Ferguson@pobox.com> writes:
>
>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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