remote LED Driver enclosure.....looking for ideas

James77 · 05/18/2011, 01:27 PM

Im planning an LED build, and I am slowly gathering all the needed components. I am planning a finished fixture look, we'll see how well i do with it.

Ideally, I want these drivers separate from the fixture, and have them in the basement. I am hoping to have a powermodule type wiring, where all the wires for the lights and fans are run up through one cord. If I could make a disconnectable wiring harness, that would be a huge plus as well.

Anyone done anything similar or even just a less fancy driver enclosure?

Any ideas are more than welcome

SmithZero · 05/18/2011, 02:47 PM

I use an old computer case for mine. A few case fans keep it cool.

James77 · 05/18/2011, 05:49 PM

Good idea on that, I have an an ancient computer around that is about half the size of a typical tower......

Algaenot · 05/18/2011, 09:08 PM

I built an enclosure out of acrylic to house the drivers. I also mounted the dimmer pots to this enclosure. I used terminal blocks for the wiring inside the box and ran all of the power (Driver + Fans) through irrigation system wiring bundle. I found a multi-wire bundle that had 24 - 20 gauge wires running through it. You can then make your disconnects using Sub D connectors from Radio Shack.

Algaenot · 05/18/2011, 09:13 PM

Maybe a picture would help. I painted the inside of the box black which gives it a nice finished. My build is a little sloppy since it isn't visible. I also haven’t mounted the terminal blocks yet. You can then either screw the cover plate to the box or use acrylic hinges.

James77 · 05/19/2011, 06:28 AM

Thanks for the pic, thats very similar to waht I was picturing doing. Are thoe terminal blocks sold at radio shack as well?

Algaenot · 05/19/2011, 05:52 PM

Yes, they typically have several different sizes.

05/18/2011, 01:27 PM	#1
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	remote LED Driver enclosure.....looking for ideas Im planning an LED build, and I am slowly gathering all the needed components. I am planning a finished fixture look, we'll see how well i do with it. Ideally, I want these drivers separate from the fixture, and have them in the basement. I am hoping to have a powermodule type wiring, where all the wires for the lights and fans are run up through one cord. If I could make a disconnectable wiring harness, that would be a huge plus as well. Anyone done anything similar or even just a less fancy driver enclosure? Any ideas are more than welcome __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

05/18/2011, 05:49 PM	#3
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Good idea on that, I have an an ancient computer around that is about half the size of a typical tower...... __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

05/19/2011, 06:28 AM	#6
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Thanks for the pic, thats very similar to waht I was picturing doing. Are thoe terminal blocks sold at radio shack as well? __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

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05/18/2011, 02:47 PM	#2
SmithZero Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 45	I use an old computer case for mine. A few case fans keep it cool.

05/18/2011, 09:08 PM	#4
Algaenot Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 174	I built an enclosure out of acrylic to house the drivers. I also mounted the dimmer pots to this enclosure. I used terminal blocks for the wiring inside the box and ran all of the power (Driver + Fans) through irrigation system wiring bundle. I found a multi-wire bundle that had 24 - 20 gauge wires running through it. You can then make your disconnects using Sub D connectors from Radio Shack.

05/18/2011, 09:13 PM	#5
Algaenot Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 174	Maybe a picture would help. I painted the inside of the box black which gives it a nice finished. My build is a little sloppy since it isn't visible. I also haven’t mounted the terminal blocks yet. You can then either screw the cover plate to the box or use acrylic hinges.

05/19/2011, 05:52 PM	#7
Algaenot Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 174	Yes, they typically have several different sizes.