Recessed or sunken swith panel.

[bazzaboy]

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 )

[the evil twin]

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-SWITCH-SWITCHES-PANEL-FUSED-CARAVAN-MARINE-BOAT-ROCKER-LED-12V-63190-/300907789186?hash=item460f807b82:g:B7AAAOSwLnBX3Pj O

Another option is a quick visit to the local sheet metal dude and get a custom size panel bent up.

[bazzaboy]

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-SWITCH-SWITCHES-PANEL-FUSED-CARAVAN-MARINE-BOAT-ROCKER-LED-12V-63190-/300907789186?hash=item460f807b82:g:B7AAAOSwLnBX3Pj O

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.

[the evil twin]

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-Electronic-Project-Box-Enclosure-Instrument-Case-100x60x25mm-/191947162419?hash=item2cb0f14333:g:FG4AAOSw6n5XsrS 7

[threedogs]

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-LED-Back-Capacitive-Touch-Screen-Marine-Boat-Caravan-Switch-Panel-12V-24V-/182205569574?hash=item2a6c4c5a26:g:OL8AAOSwvg9Xazf Q

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-Gang-Switch-Panel-Membrane-Switch-panel-for-Boats-Caravans-Waterproof-12-volt-/252479741397?hash=item3ac8f71dd5:g:jhcAAOSwXrhXmt2-

[Arfa Brayne]

Use a 240v wiring connector box flicked around the other way.

[macca]

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-LED-Back-Capacitive-Touch-Screen-Marine-Boat-Caravan-Switch-Panel-12V-24V-/182205569574?hash=item2a6c4c5a26:g:OL8AAOSwvg9Xazf Q

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-Gang-Switch-Panel-Membrane-Switch-panel-for-Boats-Caravans-Waterproof-12-volt-/252479741397?hash=item3ac8f71dd5:g:jhcAAOSwXrhXmt2-

Have I dies and gone to switch heaven?

Those are beauties.

Don't know how you find these treasures.

[mudski]

Have I dies and gone to switch heaven?

Those are beauties.

Don't know how you find these treasures.

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

[GeeYou8]

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.