I received a switching power supply as a gift:
Now i know how to connect the power supply, but i feel like it is easy to get an electric shock from this thing. What safety precautions do i have to follow to safely use and install this power supply?
Have the power supply unit connected by a professional and you could design and print a 3D protection cap.
no specific safety precautions for this particular part, just normal safety rules to handling electrical devices as usual
I strongly disagree, it is possible to touch the live mains wiring.
The two screws on the side of the terminals usually held a stiff, fibrous material with tabs (or one big tab) bent over the screw heads to help prevent accidental contact with the terminals, but allowed access to them. Similar to this, but not a clear, plastic cover, rather opaque, with tabs...
Wow.
I'd mount it inside an enclosure such as this one:
And fit an IEC mains socket, mains switch and fuse holder/fuse.
I second that. These aren't wall-warts, they're intended to be mounted inside a cabinet of some kind.
Your power supply is an enclosed chassis type and I suggest you leave it that way. Your main concern is the L (Line) and N (Neutral) terminals. This is where you run the highest risk of shock. You can roll your own terminal strip protector or cover. There is no magic but a matter of exercising good work practices and safety practices.
Ron.
And added to that: fix the mains cable to the box. (Not with a screw trough the lead.. )
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