Fuse Panel Enclosure
Fuse Panel Enclosure
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Hi all,
We are designing and building a new low voltage fuse panel for a UK utility company.
Their spec says that the panel enclosure should survive for 40 years in a coastal environment.
I'm looking for ideas on what finishing/treatment/coating to use to give the enclosure a fighting chance in such harsh environment. The enclosure will have 3-5mm (1/8 - 3/16 inch) Steel skin panels.
Thank you.






RE: Fuse Panel Enclosure
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Best to you,
Goober Dave
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My first choice would be stainless steel.
Bill
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Sailors know that SS can definitely corrode under the right conditions (usually hidden from plain sight). Hot dipped galvanizing will last a long time, but I wouldn't count on 40 years.
RE: Fuse Panel Enclosure
Thank you all for your input.
Some suppliers claim that a duplex treatment (powder coating on hot dip galvanized Steel) produces a longer part life (provided the two processes are tightly controlled).
Eventually it will come down to cost. I'll price both 316 SS and powder coated Steel and decide which way to go.
Regards,