Rather than hijack Paul McCall's thread, this is my version of the same
quest.
http://www.fiberinstrumentsales.com/fis-nid-termination-box-lc-or-sc-accepts-8-fibers-for-dx-lc.html
I like the above FIS brand NID box. I like that it has built in slack
storage and flip out splice tray. I like the option of using snap-in
mating sleeves. I like that the door comes off by lifting
upwards...then I can use both elbows while I'm in the box. I like that
the entry points are standard conduit knockout sizes. I like that it
has a retaining clamp for a drop cable. I like that it's weather proof.
What would make me happier:
(1) Forget the lock. Close it with a captive thumb screw.
(2) A padlock hasp so I *could* lock it.
(3) Make it larger. I'd want space for a small switch or ONT, and
I'd want to be able to drill out the knockouts one size larger (you
can't now due to depth).
(4) The mounting screw holes in the corners require a long driver
bit, they're just barely too small for my long bit holder. ....another
1/16" would have saved me a trip to the hardware store.
(5) Cheap.
Someone else would want room for an AC outlet and a UPS, but not me.
Does my perfect box already exist? Could McCown build my perfect box
for less than $20,000?
