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Review on Zulkit Junction Box Blue Metal Project Box DIY Electric Enclosure Case Preventive Case Electrical Box 7.9 X 6.5 X 3.5 Inch by Frank Nguyen

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good for small projects

I was skeptical reading some of the negative reviews, but you can't swim if you don't dive into the water.The boxes are actually quite good for small projects, quite sturdy but cannot handle heavy transformers or other heavy weights, e.g 12V, 10Ah SLA without some reinforcement (use some aluminum bracing using the plastic frame), so quite good for lightweight electronics.I used mine for Power Supply and Emergency Lamp and worked quite good for my applications.The sheet metal is extremely thin varies between 0.5 to 0.6mm but due to the plastic frame support they overall stay sturdy.Actually it was an advantage to cut a 40mm hole using a hole saw to cutout with a cordless drill and came out nice and round without need for much filing to remove burr.I recommend using painters masking tape to cover the front and rear plates before drilling or cutouts to prevent scratches.

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The paint is quite good and does not come off easily, if you happen to scratch the surface.Overall I would recommend as a good buy, but individual choices may differ for each application.

Pros
  • I haven't fully set it up yet but looks like it will work fine
Cons
  • Metal can heat up and cause problems for heat-sensitive electronic components