Building A True1 1U Rack Mount Power Distribution Unit

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Жыл бұрын

This video shows the construction of a 1U rack mount power distro. The distro utilizes a Neutrik True1 inlet, and distributes power to 4 True1 outlets. The distro uses a volt/amp meter to show the available voltage and the amperage load of all the devices hooked up to the unit.
**I am not an electrician. This is for entertainment purposes only. **

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@axelguzman8408 21 күн бұрын

I buit power distribution units too and i have 1 year in the electrical school long time ago, so thnks for your videos it helps a lot

@Richard1977 Жыл бұрын

Nicely build but my motto is: Less connections = higher reliability. Plus that I am from the Netherlands and we never ever use solid wire for mobile applications for obvious reasons like vibrations that can loosen a connection. I always used 2,5mm2/12AWG for these kind of things in past and go end to end (star layout). Nowadays I use 1,5mm2/14AWG and follow the Brits by making a ring circuit. Still have the same current carrying capacity as with 1,5mm2 but more reliable and easier to build because of thinner wire. Also less voltage drop but due to lower resistance but that is a long explanation as to how and why. There are videos on KZfaq about it if you are really interested.

@zenginellc 5 ай бұрын

From what I've seen, Wago connectors don't vibrate loose and are quite difficult to pull apart, though I could be incorrect. I'd love to see testing done to confirm this as a potential issue with mobile systems like this. 🤔

@Billsoundmaster 9 ай бұрын

Nice build. One comment is. I have been told by licensed electricians that you should not have the hot or neutral wires “looped through “ the screws on the outlet. They should be split off before the outlet. I know this because I built a similar disto and showed to an electrician and he told me and showed me literature from a manufacturer that said not to do it. Also he advised that if something were to happen like equipment damage or personal injury,how ever unlikely, and there was litigation involved the fact that I am not a licensed electrician could make me liable for damages and lawsuits. Take it for what it is worth.

@Gelexremix 9 ай бұрын

Love it. Clean installation!!! Where can I purchase the custom cut and enclosure? Always where can I buy the same circuit breaker? Beautiful!

@brandonlee9210 Жыл бұрын

Trying to build a distro and this video really helps out! I’m having a hard time understanding one thing… you said in the video that you ran out of “14-16 gauge disconnects” but you’re using 12 gauge wiring. You don’t need 12-10 disconnects?

@billylaguardia Жыл бұрын

12awg THHN wire fits very snug in the blue 14-16awg hardware. I like to only use the yellow 10-12 hardware with 10awg cable. 12 is obviously in spec, it’s just a tighter crimp with the smaller diameter hardware.

@giuseppebonifazi1392 Жыл бұрын

Hi Billy, do you have a the electrical scheme of this?

@19deadmeat87 Жыл бұрын

use schrink isolation on those conectors

@zenginellc 5 ай бұрын

The Wago connectors, or the spade connectors?

@DJDXD Жыл бұрын

I am building a system for my schools gym and we have a portable rack planned, I wanted to use True1 on a panel mount into the furman conditioner, how should i go about this

@billylaguardia Жыл бұрын

I have 2 standard options in a 1RU format that would be a good fit: www.lmcasesonline.com/lm-tour-systems/power-inlet-rack-mount-panels/true1/

@joshbrophy2472 11 ай бұрын

Where do you find the rack mount 1U equipment cases?

@zenginellc 5 ай бұрын

I think he said he custom designed it in CAD and then had it fabricated. (I think 🤔)

@dallasthies3344 Жыл бұрын

Billy, where do you get the Voltage/Amperage display and sensor unit ?

@billylaguardia Жыл бұрын

I wish it wasn’t Amazon….but it’s Amazon 😂a.co/d/0M2cnaa

@sonidomanny28 Жыл бұрын

Amazon

@sound4uaudiovideorecording927 Жыл бұрын

I would like to know where to get the chassis for these. Can your supplier do one offs?

@damonpence Жыл бұрын

I too would like to know if you could share your Chassis source. I really like the looks of those.

@giuseppebonifazi1392 Жыл бұрын

Hi Billy, I would have the same question. Thanks in advance Giuseppe

@billylaguardia 9 ай бұрын

You can email me with what you are looking for and I can price it for you: billy@lmcases.com

@michaelmcswain6158 Жыл бұрын

how much would it be for that rack panel with 3 digital volt meter reader cut out from your distro

@billylaguardia Жыл бұрын

We have a 3 meter measurement unit that may work for you: www.lmcasesonline.com/3-meter-volt-amp-measurement-distro/

@billylaguardia Жыл бұрын

Here is a video explaining the unit: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJd6fdaCt9uxqZs.html

@christophermullis6390 Жыл бұрын

What is the breaker used?

@billylaguardia Жыл бұрын

Airpax hydraulic breaker.

@Kitzy 7 ай бұрын

Do you gave a link to that breaker? I’m having trouble finding it myself.

@justinknash 7 ай бұрын

I would love to have a auto-switching pdu which has two inputs (primary, secondary) and then 2x NEMA 5-15 ouputs.

@billylaguardia 7 ай бұрын

I actually have a dual input L5-15 distro build coming up. I’ll film it!

@justinknash 7 ай бұрын

@@billylaguardia are you planning on selling them by chance? What would be a general price target? Auto-switching pdus with dual failover inputs are typically pricy. I’m using for networking equipment, where one input goes to utility and the other goes to UPS battery.

@billylaguardia 7 ай бұрын

@@justinknash it’s a custom build for a client. Happy to spec something out for you if ya like. Just shoot me an email: billy@lmcases.com