keeping a transformer/throttle out of the rain

[Dick Friedman]

I have a Bridgeworks 10A power supply that I've left outdoors for about two winters.  Living in Sacramento CA, our only rain falls between October and March (this year we got .01 inch in MAY!), so we don't have to worry about standing water very often.

Since I use Aristo Train engineers and track power, I don't need to baby sit my power supply.  Thus I've mounted my power supply high under the eave of the house.  Falling rain can't get it wet, and I'm safe from all but rain blowing in from the east.  

Power supply still works, not rust on the case, no water damage on the shelf, so I'm OK. 

[lownote]

Since november I've had a power supply (a mean-well 24 volt 10 amp unit) and an aristo 10 amp throttle and two aristo TX unts in a plastic box under a bench outside. I got the plastic box at the Container Store. It has a tight fitting lid that overhangs the edges of the box. I drilled a few holes under the rim, for ventilation. The electronics, plus an LGB 4 wheeler and an aristo
Eggliner, seem to be fine. They've been rained on heavily and covered in snow, or rather, the plastic box has, and so far no problems. I'm not sure what a humid DC summer will do

[Great Western]

Hi Ed,

I looked at MRC's web site, they have a pdf about the 6200 but I guess you have that info already.

No electronic aparatus likes damp or wet conditions - but you can help protect it in the place you store it presently.

I would suggest that it be stored, when not in use, in a strong plastic container with a tight fitting lid.  As it is reasonably small a "Tupperware" ( I guess they are available in the States) food container would be ideal.  You could always add some packets of the crystals that absorb  moisture as an extra precaution. 

Living in this part of the world, which has a moist but sub-tropical climate in the main, I am well aquainted with moisture.

Anyway I expect other guys will also give you their advice and experiences. 

[two tone]

Hi POWDIE, If your units are the weather proof type you should be ok if not keep it in doors. Can be quite exspencive if you get unit damp. IE circuit board will short out.   Hope this helps

[POWDIE]

I have MRC 6200, I live in an apartment complex, so not a lot of extra room, my question is, is keeping it in a small shed, which is protected under a balcony, good enough? Do I, living in Tampa, FL,high humidity, need to worry about humidity moisture? Thanks for any input, Ed