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    Recessed or sunken swith panel.

    Guys,

    Has anyone come across a recessed or "sunken" switch panel. I'm looking to install some switches and an air outlet in one of the vertical "wing panels" on either side of my storage drawers. Problem is because the rear doors come very close to the drawers ( especially now that one has a folding table on it ) any switches will get hit and may hold the door open.
    The only similar recessed switch panel I've seen are those mounted in bass speaker ( boom boxes ) to hold the audio connections. These are a bit too small.

    Any ideas?

    ( realize spelling mistake in thread title but cant edit it )
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    There are these which seem expensive till you factor in they include the switches, circuit protection etc
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NARVA-4x-...AAAOSwLnBX3PjO

    Another option is a quick visit to the local sheet metal dude and get a custom size panel bent up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by the evil twin View Post
    How low a profile do you need?
    There are these which seem expensive till you factor in they include the switches, circuit protection etc
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NARVA-4x-...AAAOSwLnBX3PjO

    Another option is a quick visit to the local sheet metal dude and get a custom size panel bent up.
    Thanks mate, but they need to be recessed quite a bit. They must be flush with the panel, not protruding. If I cant find anything I may have to get one bent up, but would obviously prefer not to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bazzaboy View Post
    Thanks mate, but they need to be recessed quite a bit. They must be flush with the panel, not protruding. If I cant find anything I may have to get one bent up, but would obviously prefer not to.
    No worries... I have used ABS plastic enclosures (from L&H, Jaycar etc).
    Drill out the 'bottom' of the box for your switch mounting and then mount the box by the sides with screws or angle

    Example only http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Plastic-E...4AAOSw6n5XsrS7
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    I think a custom recessed switch "box' wouldnt cost
    the earth you could get it made from aluminium, Thats what
    Id be doing,,,,,,,,love custom work oh yeah


    found these touch panels
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-Gang-LE...8AAOSwvg9XazfQ

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-Gang-S...cAAOSwXrhXmt2-
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    Use a 240v wiring connector box flicked around the other way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    I think a custum recessed switch "box' wouldnt cost
    the earth you could get it made from aluminium, Thats what
    Id be doing,,,,,,,,love custom work oh yeah


    found this touch panel
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-Gang-LE...8AAOSwvg9XazfQ

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-Gang-S...cAAOSwXrhXmt2-
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    Quote Originally Posted by macca View Post
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    Those are beauties.

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    Because John is the King of eBay finds. You want something? Just ask and he will find.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arfa Brayne View Post
    Use a 240v wiring connector box flicked around the other way.
    I saw a recess box in Bunnings electrical dept. you could use that with a 4 or 6 gang wall plate.

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