Can i house this in a aluminum case, and not worry about the risk of shock/fire?
827793
As long as you can allow air flow for the fan, it should be ok. It is a very nice power supply.
827794
I would tie the aluminum case housing to ground and make sure that the aluminum case housing has an exhaust hole next to where the fan is located on the power supply at equal or larger diameter.
827795
David, I don't see why you cannot, as long as the wire terminals aren't touching any part of the case. Just make sure there is adequate ventilation to the supply as it needs fresh air for the fan to cool the electronics inside. Better yet, if you ground the case you house this supply in, to the power cord ground, it would prevent a shock from happening. An internal short would/should throw a circuit breaker supplying the line supply.
1638832
So long as it isn't too exposed to extreme weather you'll be just fine. Item comes in a box with a nice zip up case inside, probably wrapped in plastic as well if I recall correctly. This is an outstanding value.
1479362
I had the same question. My solution is to keep it in the closet in the house until we are ready to go out. I do the same with any liquid item, batteries, etc., that the AZ heat is likely to destroy.
1201575
This safe is made with a fire-proof/waterproof material. It is not made for protection against drill attacks. My research shows that a nice drill can put a hole in this safe. There is not too much metal to it. A magnet sticks to it weaker than a fridge, so any professional theif will laugh at this safe whereas anyone else will have trouble just moving it. It weighs well over 100 pounds and is too bulky to pick up easily.
1829473
Absolutely not! It has a protective backing that does not consist of anything that would melt even in extreme conditions.
920214
I bolted mine into the studs behind the drywall behind a door. Seems very solid. I have an 18.5" shotgun in mine, you could probably put a handgun in there too if you came up with a way to mount it within the case. Keep in mind, this thing is not a safe; IMHO it's basically child-proof. Not sure how much value I'd want to store in it.
1520784
They are not, just like in the episode of "Storage Wars" where Dave takes a torch to the safe he found than ruined it. A strong fire will ruin this safe by burning the electronics but your contents will be fine. It is very strong & heavy. Don't forget a small cup of Damp Rid for the moisture (so your contents stat all safe) that build up in the safe, I.e In Nevada it's very little, a little cup lasted me 15 months! Hope this helped.
1851682
It should be OK because this unit has a ceramic socket...as others have mentioned I would keep it away from anything that could catch on fire. Good luck...
1210345
I don't think it will start a fire because of the process it uses to generate heat. That being said, if you put bare skin to metal then it can cause contact burns to your skin. Just keep it in the pouch and you should be good to go.
2280374
It doesn't have like holes or latches or anything. I also don't see why you would want to since it isn't meant to be used as a safe, just as a fire-resistance storage box.
2249060
No.But it really depends on where the safe is located. As long as its in a heated & cooled space it should be ok.
312260
Interesting question. I would imagine if ammo was inside this in a fire, it would explode and burst. The case is made of heavy steel but the intent is for storage and handling only.
1248477
Well, once you own it, you can do anything you want with it. But considering that it is a pressed paper (cardboard) tube, it wouldn't be prudent to leave it exposed to the elements.
1899802
Should be fine so long as the thermal compound does not come in contact with aluminum.
1119087
No, no plastic parts making contact, and even more important, the heating chamber is made of stainless steel, so no fear of aluminum intake.
1213486
Did you look at the image of the back of the case? It has a fan and holes for venting.Also, in a fire, that plastic plug-in would melt and open up another hole.
219990
I would be afraid to as it would get really hot and may burn the bottom. It doesn't feel like a heavyweight steel/metal you find in a pan.