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Re: Electrical Board Mounting

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Originally Posted by David Dawson View Post
Ours this year used 1/4" smoked polycarbonate and some random plastic trays from a 3d printer we used to have. Note DON'T EVER attempt to hide wires like I did this year. When you discover your board has an issue that you need to diagnose you WILL feel the burn!
Hiding wires is ok when done properly. In 2005 we used a plastic channel for our wires. It had a removable top so that in normal operation the wires were hidden but if we needed to see them we could take the top off. Hiding wires is also doable as long as you properly label wires.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/19720 (2005 RUSH electrical box)
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