Author Topic: Powerbox build ideas and necessities!?  (Read 623 times)

Offline JiggingIowa

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Powerbox build ideas and necessities!?
« on: Jan 08, 2022, 09:24 PM »
I’m building a powerbox and trying to figure out what must haves I should put on it. Currently put two sets of usb plugs, cigarette lighter sockets, Led lights and binding post terminals.
In all honesty I’m not sure yet what I’ll use the binding post terminals or the cigarette lighter sockets for yet, so wondering in what ways people have utilized these.
Also I’m not in need of a glow cup, so not adding one, but wondering if there’s anything else anyone’s found useful on a box that I don’t have listed.
Thanks in advance for the help!

Offline Ronnie D

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Re: Powerbox build ideas and necessities!?
« Reply #1 on: Jan 09, 2022, 03:46 AM »
How about a few switches so ya won't have to fumble w/ cords to connect & disconnect.
And maybe a small sealed L.E.D. light on the box to see in the dark.

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Re: Powerbox build ideas and necessities!?
« Reply #2 on: Jan 09, 2022, 06:27 AM »
Posts are nice ..I use my boxes post for my green underwater light . My box is super basic ..no switches ..a cigarette lighter port  and positve and negative post ..got a USB plug/adapter for te cigarette port ..added a fuse as well . Adding a lithium battery is another consieration . You could also add a battery adapter with a voltage stepdown so you can use your cordless drill set up batterys...available via Amazon.
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Offline krispcritter

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Re: Powerbox build ideas and necessities!?
« Reply #3 on: Jan 09, 2022, 06:57 AM »
Do you use glow jigs? Add a glow cup. They really charge up the jigs better than anything I've tried.
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Re: Powerbox build ideas and necessities!?
« Reply #4 on: Jan 09, 2022, 08:52 PM »
SAE Plug for easy charging of battery, in line fuse with xtra fuses.
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Offline IceAddict87

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Re: Powerbox build ideas and necessities!?
« Reply #5 on: Jan 09, 2022, 10:18 PM »
I modeled mine after the ice hole power box, complete with the blue backlit speakers. Used parts from my old box to make the new one. It has two 12v plugs and two usb outlets with a voltmeter. It is wired up using two dewalt batteries. Eventually I would like to use a couple 12v lithium batteries but I have an abundance of dewalt batteries so it works right now. I’m not done with it yet, needs a light or two on the outside. I see a lot of them with glow cups but I have one on my genz box which I find more convenient. Best part about them is that they are so customizable.

 



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