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How do you guys enclose relay modules into the switch board? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi, I am automating my manual switches at home with ESPHome on NodeMCU. For controlling the switches, I am using 8 channel relay module.

The back of the board has solder-points sticking out. I will be installing this relay module inside the switchboard. So I want to put it in some kind of enclosure.

Just wanted to know your thoughts on enclosure. Should I just wrap the whole thing in electrical tape? Or a plastic box maybe?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I think you should use turrets, the board has mounting holes for a reason

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I ended up using spacers so that it does not come in contact with the metal box enclosure. Thanks for pointing out the mountijg holes. It was right there and I never noticed haha. I feel like an idiot.