I am developping a system to remotely control mains sockets by means of power line carrier signals based on the TDA5051 chip.
I am now looking for a suitable plastic enclosure with 3 prong UK type of plug on one side, to plug into wall sockets, and a receptacle on the other side where various apliances will connect. That is something like a wall charger box. Even if the receptable is not there, I can install it myself later.
Anyone knows were I can get these ? Obviously, price is also something to consider since i will need a number of these!
I was planning to build it for about 20 euros plus the cost of the box.
X10 etc might be cheaper but my design can be interfaced on the rest of the home automation system I ve ready built based on RS485 links. I am also building an RS485<>PLC gateway
I Googled "Wall Wart Enclosure" and I found these, but the ones I found have a U.S. plug.
I used the front part of an extension cord replacement plug like this: Wiring Device - Kellems | Hubbell Wiring Devices & Kellems Grips
Cut a hole to fit the front (white) part of the plug & glued it in, didn't use the "back shell", surely someone in the UK makes something similar.
For the receptacle (back) part I thought I could use something like this which is designed to be securely mounted by just making an opening on the box.
The problem is the front plug (male) where I couldn't find anything similar. I am not so sure if just cutting a hole and gluing a part taken from a common mains plug for example will do since this part of the device takes considerable force every time it is plugged or removed from the wall receptacle. In addition, you got to get the materials properly matched to make a good bond with the glue. Usually project boxes are made from ABS while plugs are made of other plastics, flame retardant or even rubberized in some cases. I think it would be best if the ""plug part"' is ready made.
How many people are you hoping to electrocute with your "glued" up design. 230V appliances have to tested over and over again and pass vigorous tests to be sold on the UK market
Have you included the cost of all this on top of your design?
How many people are you hoping to electrocute with your "glued" up design. 230V appliances have to tested over and over again and pass vigorous tests to be sold on the UK market
Not sure if you are referring to my design or DVDdoug's comment. Mine certainly has no glued parts.
How many people are you hoping to electrocute with your "glued" up design. 230V appliances have to tested over and over again and pass vigorous tests to be sold on the UK market
Not sure if you are referring to my design or DVDdoug's comment. Mine certainly has no glued parts.
Not so sure either to what extend this " rigorous testing " applies to all those far eastern made products that flooded the EU market these days and they are often picked up by the RAPEX system as potentially dangerous / unsuitable.
Saw off the front 6 - 8 mm of the unused back shell, now you have a collar you can put inside the box and screw in the 3 retaining screws from the front. Too simple?
Maybe get one of those extension lead sockets and mount it on the front ?
BTW the testing mentioned is only mandatory if you are trying to sell it.
There are some exemptions under CE rules for kits sold for hobby/home construction though.
Watcher linked a socket that you may be able to cut a square hole and mount.
Those maplins boxes i have used and are thin plastic though.
Some reinforcement i think is needed
