Trojan battery box grommet please.

[rerod]

I decided to buy some Trojan T 105's and had a local welder fab me a box. I'm happy with the box, but I need some suggestions on how to complete the project.

I need to find and buy good rubber wire hole grommets to protect the cables entering the box. Good Grommets that stay put. And I need a fuse block on the positive wire. Can anyone suggest where I can find these? Or if I overlooked anything?

Thanks!

[renoman69]

Use THESE strain reliefs from any Home Depot.

[time2roll]

http://www.alliance-express.com/rubber-grommets

Click the "GW" spec to sort and look for .188
Then choose your diameter.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

http://www.delcity.net

They have grommets for all diameters and thicknesses of metal. Use care when mounting exposed metal inside with the battery. Corrosion 101 extra credit

[rerod]

smkettner wrote:
Any hardware store has a grommet.

They do.. But only for thin sheet metal. They wouldnt stay put on the 3/16" material I have..

I decided to come in from the bottom for a clean look.

[time2roll]

Any hardware store has a grommet.

[mogman]

To make a grommet of any size, obtain a length of (1/4 or 3/8") rubber fuel line tubing, slit it with a razor blade and install around the hole in the battery box.

[RJsfishin]

Isn't this about a grommet ?
Its automotive,....go to Napa or any decent auto supply, they have anything you need, including any type fuse block.
Or is there something special about a Trojan,,,, other than the price that is ?

Don't forget about the hole saw you'll need to cut a round hole

[RoyB]

Take at look at google search... When it opens up sleect "IMAGES" to see all the hits in one spot.. Click on the photo you like for more info...
GROMMETS

I have worked with several type boxes for thing like this and one should plan for the final product before you select the box.

I know this is abit late for your project but the side mount truck tool box is an excellent box for storing batteries. This side area is also very excellent for adding box vents, battery bank switches, fuse blocks, terminal blocks, etc that you are going to need to really dress up your installation to good professional look.

I don't see much leeway in your new box to support many of these additional worthy ideas.

All of my electrical designs include the MARINE High quality components. I use the BLUE SEA products... Check them out...







When I run cables and control circuits to/from the battery boxes i like to use the PVC multi-outlet electrical junction boxes (LOWES). These are mounted directly to the battery boxes and then the center is drilled out to gain access to the box. Then cables can be installed back to the trailer using PVC flex conduit protecting all of the cables from the weather etc. I always like to come into the trailer to an inside wall right next to the tongue area and mount other battery system items, inverter, dc fuse panels etc on a panel. Hopefully you can come into the pass-thru storage area that is usually right next to the front tongue area.


Typical board installed on pass-thru storage vertical wall for mounting components

Using this planning all cables are protected from the weather, as well as all the access holes etc are protected from insects etc from entering the trailer.

food for thought

Roy Ken

[You_can_t_take_]

Very nice box!! How are you going to vent it? Do plan to add a drain in the bottom??

[rerod]

bucky wrote:
1970's Chevy 350 pcv and breather grommets might be just the thing for the cables. Look on the help wall at Napa or Advance for them. Define the fuse box you want a little better please. Do you mean a circuit breaker?

The old set up had a 50 amp fuse. Unfortunately, its a smaller wire gauge. My wire is 4 gauge and Id like to find a fuse 50 amp block on 4 gauge wire. I also need the short 6" jumper in 4 gauge with rings on both ends.

Thanks!

[K_Charles]

grainger

[pianotuna]

Hi,

Nice looking boxes.

I'd look at plumbing fittings and see if I could find some in an appropriate size.

[bucky]

1970's Chevy 350 pcv and breather grommets might be just the thing for the cables. Look on the help wall at Napa or Advance for them. Define the fuse box you want a little better please. Do you mean a circuit breaker?