Hi All,

I want to put together a sounds system for my backyard. I have a spare AR, and some other surplus components, so I figured I would like to put a rack outside. Does anyone know of a price-effective manufacturer/supplier of weatherproof enclosures? I can get industrial grade stuff, but it is bulky and expensive.

Thanks in Advance!

You need a 19" amp rack or a weatherproof enclosure to hold various electronics that don't bolt into a 19" rack?

This was the first thing that came to mind. I don't know if they're weatherproof or not, but rubber or foam seals could be glued onto the lids, or even some caulking.
http://www.djdeals.com/skbROTO.htm
There's got to be other cheaper options though. Creativity will certainly come into play here.

You need a 19" amp rack or a weatherproof enclosure to hold various electronics that don't bolt into a 19" rack?

This was the first thing that came to mind. I don't know if they're weatherproof or not, but rubber or foam seals could be glued onto the lids, or even some caulking.
http://www.djdeals.com/skbROTO.htm
There's got to be other cheaper options though. Creativity will certainly come into play here.

Those are really cool, but they are way overkill with the 3-axis shock absorbsion. I just need a metal or plastic enclosure, that has a door with "seals". I can probably get one made for machinery controls, but they are usually heavy and expensive; as they are made for factory settings, and are beefy enough to withstand being run into with forklifts and stuff. Yes, you are correct, creativity will be key here.:)

Just a thought, but do you think you might be able to find a plastic picnic cooler that could be modified to do the job?

Just a thought, but do you think you might be able to find a plastic picnic cooler that could be modified to do the job?

That is actually a GREAT IDEA! If I can get one of those heavy duty coleman fish & game coolers (the ones that have the metal locking mechanism and lid gasket), that might work out well. If they still make them in metal, then I could even paint it for the WAF. Thanks!

If you don't need something that is weatherproof, and the cabinet is going to be mounted on a covered porch, there are a lot of 19" cabinets out there for computer equipment.

One example is http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=834178 and there are literally dozens of others. They are not weatherproof, but if they're mounted on a covered porch underneath the roof they'll be close.

We use Hoffman enclosures here at the water world in Vegas.

http://www.hoffmanonline.com/

I have mine in mohogony cabinets I built last year. Some foam seals and it's dry as a bone. I have my eye on a sammy for the corner cabinet; the receiver is below the counter in the corner.

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