The Workshop Progress thread 2022

It seems I can't win. I posted a picture of the bare inverter mounted on the workshop wall (what did you do today 7/9/22) and was informed that it was an IP20 device and needed to be in an enclosure. Unable to find a suitable sized enclosure from the usual suppliers is what prompted me to devise the 2 box solution. I am well aware of potential temperature issues and will be initially monitoring the temperature in the enclosure. Making ventilation holes in it somewhat defeats the object of enclosing it in the first place. I don't think a half horse power motor driving a CL300 mini-lathe will generate that much heat. We shall see. I will report back if there are problems.

Spot on old chap, it doesn’t matter what you do there will always be someone on here with a reason why you shouldn’t or can’t do what you have done. Best plan is to risk assess and satisfy yourself the hazard is acceptable for you and carry on regardless

Paul.

Anthony it's your choice to mount in a box or on the wall open. I have both senarios The Myford has a Omron on the wall. The mill has a Toshiba in an enclosure. Never had a problem with any kind of heat.

Unless you are going to run at full load for many hours , i doubt you will even find a temperature change.

Yesterday I was turning metal for over 3 hours on the Myford & the inverter stayed pretty much at room temp.

Steve.

Please use the 2023 thread from now on.

Edited By JasonB on 01/01/2023 07:04:49