Where to find housings for electric meters

[YoSamES]

So ebay is full of volt and other meters of various standard sizes. I've used a couple and am always struggling with mounting them. Sometimes I'd like to simply surface mount them, but I cannot find ready made little housings. Anyone have a source for same? Thanks.

 

[jateureka]

eBay has enclosures for electronics that are suitable for mounting meters

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/15103035...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/15087044...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


You can then mount the case using a water bottle bracket designed to mount on the handlebars or something similar.

 

[YoSamES]

Wow, I was never able to find them. Thanks a ton.

 

[Ch00paKabrA]

You could just order one that already comes in a waterproof case:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/29104149568...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[Tench]

Little boxes like this are found by searching for "project box" there are mousands of them.

 

[YoSamES]

You could just order one that already comes in a waterproof case:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/29104149568...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

If you look at the last photo in their listing, it's still a flush-mount meter needing to be mounted in a hole in something.

 

[alsmith]

You could just order one that already comes in a waterproof case:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/29104149568...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

If you look at the last photo in their listing, it's still a flush-mount meter needing to be mounted in a hole in something.

I've seen these meters and worried about the same thing so always buy one with the mounting fascia. Does your meter supplier not supply these as a separate item?
It's a while since I looked but I did see them but can't remember where but the price wasn't any cheaper than for a meter with the case. It's easier because the meters come in many different sizes- digit height, number of digits. Why not price a meter that comes in fascia- the price may make your effort a bit pointless. Standard 0.56" voltmeters are under $2 on ebay with facsia. You don't say what your meter is/does but if it is a more expensive type such as dual display then you could always get the cheapest same sized one and swap your dispay into it.

 

[tmho]

I also have the same question. Thanks for the advice. Could somebody please suggest some simple and good ways to cut the opening for the meters?