Daz Type-R Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) So I'm getting my backside in gear (and about 2 years behind every one else) and I want to build myself a proper battery box, with voltmeter, 2 x female cigarette ports and an off/on switch, so nothing too difficult. Looking in this section at Allan's, Robs, Damien's ETC battery box and the wiring all seems pretty straight forward but I'm just wondering where does everybody source their parts? I know the boxes can be purchased from B&Q ETC, but I would have thought Maplins would be my best bet for the electrical aspect but I'm struggling to find the parts. I'm thinking it's my search terms as I don't fully know the correct names, for example, I put in "12v female cigarette" and it just brings up inverters, the same thing when I put in LED voltmeters, brings back some odd results. Assistance please guys and gals. Edited July 16, 2015 by Daz Type-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 sorry Daz I bought one already done as I thought it would be too much hassle. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Numax-Accubox-Leisure-Battery-Carrier/dp/B00KS8VO8Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) dc voltage meter = "panel voltage meter" dc current meter = "dc current panel meter" car cigarette lighter socket - female car cigarette lighter plug - male Perhaps a dc to dc boost converter (brick) which can come with in built volt meter and you can run to produce 14-15v @ 3amps off battery. hope that helps - i use fleebay - slow China to safe money or if you can't wait uk only Edited July 16, 2015 by stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 daz why do you need of voltmeter, from what you run on a large leisure battery dont think you will come up against low voltage problems?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think Sheilas Amazon version is brilliant for the price. Not seen a ready made off-the-shelf one before. You could spend nearly that much on all the bits and then a few precious weekend hours bodging it all together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think Sheilas Amazon version is brilliant for the price. Not seen a ready made off-the-shelf one before. You could spend nearly that much on all the bits and then a few precious weekend hours bodging it all together! that was my conclusion even though i could perhaps get the bits at work it just seemed a lot of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) daz why do you need of voltmeter, from what you run on a large leisure battery dont think you will come up against low voltage problems?? I know, I just thought they looked cool! Hmmmm, don't know what to do now, I don't really have the time to build my own but thought it would be a cool little project to do over the next few weeks but the other option does seen simpler. So it's just £65 for the battery box and you put your own battery in? And what do you think of it Sheila, has any thing packed up on it yet? Thanks everyone for the replies. Edited July 16, 2015 by Daz Type-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hi Daz can send you my Amazon links if that might help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hi Daz can send you my Amazon links if that might help Please Allan, I wouldn't mind pricing it all up and seeing if I fancy having a go at it myself. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 i have two of them and stephen has two of them, you just plonk battery in connect and go no troubles for me or Stephen. I also connected extra fag connectors (10A ones) direct to the battery and ran them out of the vents so I have more fag connetors if i need them. (got them from Maplins) simples Find the extra ones good as they are on those springy cables extensons so will come out further from the battery if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Cheers Sheila, that sounds perfect. If the DIY option does not pan out, I will get one. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 i have two of them and stephen has two of them, you just plonk battery in connect and go no troubles for me or Stephen. I also connected extra fag connectors (10A ones) direct to the battery and ran them out of the vents so I have more fag connetors if i need them. (got them from Maplins) simples Find the extra ones good as they are on those springy cables extensons so will come out further from the battery if needed Do you light your fags with it as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004VLLAEY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006PP36DW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002RL4KY2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0043QOA0S/ref=s9_simh_gw_p263_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=03C0SF744TGS2D14HP6R&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=577049067&pf_rd_i=desktop http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00904N806?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007RMIECU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001KOTNLC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001KOTNLW/ref=pd_sim_60_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1S6VWH5A9KMDHC5WB0FV http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009XP5HMY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0085NBE68?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007BSE0EG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0092KVYGI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AAYN4WM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00 Cable and odds and sods pick up from Halfords Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Thanks Allan, appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Thanks Allan, appreciated. No worries Darren if you need any help let me know still have a few bits from my build if that helps!! you wont need as much as me in the battery box, as you don't have cameras, filter wheels and dont need to run powered USB hubs so hopefully should be easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I made my own but it still cost me around £60 even buying my parts at trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Do you light your fags with it as well? nope that would be a bit risky Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Thanks everyone, I have managed to find the box Sheila linked too but for only £56 delivered so I'm tempted to just get that and save me the trouble but I do like a spot of DIY so we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 nope that would be a bit risky You don't want the optics in your Tak covered with tar and ash. Or to image some unexpected wispy bits of nebulosity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Thanks everyone, I have managed to find the box Sheila linked too but for only £56 delivered so I'm tempted to just get that and save me the trouble but I do like a spot of DIY so we will see. Buy it, forget the DIY and relax for the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 its fun to build Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 its fun to build I completely agree, but sometimes, if you are not already skilled at these tasks, it can be a time consuming process. I know that a lot of satisfaction and knowledge can be gained if you have the spare time to do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 If i was to build this, I would have to make it better over an 'off the shelf product' as I think it would cost more to build one anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Sheila's link is exactly the one I had Daz and it is super simple and very sturdy. Only things I added was some insulating foam on the inside of the box and a 3 way female cigarette socket adapter with male plug as the box comes with only one female socket. Just to give an idea of scale here it is with my old setup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) If i was to build this, I would have to make it better over an 'off the shelf product' as I think it would cost more to build one anyways. I used to build a lot of stuff, don't bother to much now. I found if you do it yourself, it's always over engineered and normally way better then any shop bought item. Just take your time there's no rush the stars are never going away. And don't forget measure twice and cut once, in fact measure at least four times Edited July 17, 2015 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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