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Old 01-21-2007, 06:25 PM
decaturtxcowboy
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Default Re: Weatherproof Enclosure?

gglave@softtracks.com wrote:
> I'm looking for a source for a waterproof enclosure so I can place a
> Linksys router outside, i.e. something like this:
> http://tinyurl.com/y7g7v6


To recap from several of the other posts in here...

I never have had to deal with anything under zero degrees, nevertheless....

AP's get pretty warm at the board level, effectively keeping any water
condensing on them.

Waterproof is more problematic than weatherproof -
- Waterproof will keep out and condensing water vapor, but that should not
be a problem in a warm enclosure from the heat of the equipment alone.
- A non-vented waterproof enclosure traps too much heat.
- Weatherproofing is as simple as keeping blowing rain out of the enclosure.
- Small rain shield protected vent hole near the top will allow the less
dense humid air to vent out.
- A simple sunshade will work wonders keeping the direct sun off the enclosure.

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