wiring connectors waterproof protection

[alsmith]

On my last controller I'd used a plastic constructors box with rubber grommets to house all of the connectors that congregate a few inches from the controller. What do you guys do? I was considering a neoprene sleeve with cable ties, but any other options?

 

[spinningmagnets]

Add a small box with a hole in the bottom, have all wires go into the box and connect inside, pack all connectors with dielectric silicone grease.

 

[alsmith]

Yep, the last box was an aluminium electronic construction box, not plastic, but I kind of figured it would have to be something similar again. I can only find the bottom part of the thing now though. I just won some neoprene sheet off ebay for about a dollar so I'll look to see if there's something can be done with that first, with some desiccant to keep it dry.

 

[Mundo]

Here's a big selection of Hammond Diecast Aluminum Enclosures. Very handy!

https://www.amazon.com/Hammond-1590-Diecast-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E4TULNE

 

[alsmith]

Thanks.
The last one was a re-purposed 2 part extrusion with end plates, it was a salvaged part from something but just a little too deep.

This type with a removable top looks good, if I can find one that's not too deep.

 

[MadRhino]

I use no connector box, and ride all year long in extreme conditions. I just had a throttle connector contact failure yesterday, after 17,000 Km. First electric contact failure since I have built that bike. The trick: