# Nice looking project boxes
**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053
**Category:** Hardware
**Created:** [25 May 2022 13:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053 "2022-05-25T13:26:26Z")
**Posts on this page:** 16
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### Author:  [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)
#### Post date: [25 May 2022 13:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/1 "2022-05-25T13:26:26Z")
Like many here I'm often in need of a nice small enclosure to house sensors etc.
I don't have access to a 3D printer so I'm always on the lookout for something that fits the bill.
There are many on the market but most look like something from the 1950's 😉
Could people please post any they have found here with pictures and details, it could save people a lot of time searching.
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### Author:  [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)
#### Post date: [25 May 2022 16:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/2 "2022-05-25T16:33:46Z")
I've used these plastic boxes from CPC (in various sizes) with locking handles for some of my projects.
PS: Just realised, CPC must be just down the road from you @Sean-McG in Leeds !!!
> **[0.1L Clear Allstore Storage Box - 35mm x 70mm x 100mm - S20A001](https://cpc.farnell.com/whitefurze/s20a001/0-1l-allstore-storage-box/dp/SG33822?ost=s20a001)**
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> Box Colour:Transparent; Box Material:PP (Polypropylene); Box Type:General Purpose Storage; External Depth - Imperial:3.93"; External Depth - Metric:100mm; External Height - Imperial:2.55"; Exte
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### Author:  [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)
#### Post date: [25 May 2022 16:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/3 "2022-05-25T16:39:40Z")
I use little HDPE boxes from Aliexpress like these
[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000533368461.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000533368461.html)
[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002023166592.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002023166592.html)
They are just big enough for an ESP and a sensor or two. Sorry, shocking photos!
A capacitative touch sensor picks up a touch from inside the case, though I had to bend the pins through 90 degrees. For temperature etc sensors I put them outside, held in place with a little nylon bolt.
I wire wrap the pin headers.
My only problem with them is that polythene is very resistant to glueing.
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### Author:  [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)
#### Post date: [25 May 2022 16:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/4 "2022-05-25T16:53:10Z")
Don't know whether you mean for internal/external sensors, but I regularly use adaptable boxes from Screwfix, such as [https://www.screwfix.com/p/ced-ip65-24a-5-terminal-weatherproof-outdoor-adaptable-box-80-x-52-x-80mm/14556](https://www.screwfix.com/p/ced-ip65-24a-5-terminal-weatherproof-outdoor-adaptable-box-80-x-52-x-80mm/14556)
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### Author:  [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)
#### Post date: [25 May 2022 18:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/5 "2022-05-25T18:58:12Z")
To give an idea what I'm looking for, something which actually looks like a professional product, for greater WAF!
(rather than a lunch box stuck to the wall 😂 @dynamicdave )
Here is an example, with room for a PCB some buttons and a small display.
> **[86 Plastic Project Box Enclosure Case for DIY LCD1602 W/ Button caps | eBay](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223474610452?hash=item34081ff114:g:hTQAAOSwr4RgbZh~)**
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> External size 86 x 86 x 25mm internal 81 x 81 x 20mm. A handy small wall mountable project box in white ABS. A handy box for small display projects. case has ventilation slots and back entry cut out.
Similar but without the cutouts
> **[Thermostat Temperature Sensing Probe Housing / Case / Encasement / Box ...](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284806676879?hash=item424fcd018f:g:W-AAAOSwdFNieO7m)**
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> Temperature probe case/housing
> **[80\*80\*27mm Plastic Box For Electronics Project Humidity Sensor Junction Box ...](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234470170765?hash=item369782e08d:g:4oAAAOSwRU5iMs69)**
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> 80\*80\*27mm Plastic Box For Electronics Project Humidity Sensor Junction Box Features: Heavy gauge extruded plastic construction Built-in hole hold circuit board Good for electronic projects, power supply units, student projects, amplifiers, etc. ...
I have also used these for PIRs etc
> **[Plastic Project Box Electronic Junction Case 27x54x75mm DIY Parts BL.qh | eBay](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203938945245?hash=item2f7bb558dd:g:QYEAAOSwIFtaNNSz)**
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> You can follow below process to chontact us. Material: new ABS plastic. Import Duties. Color: Silver, etc. Size: 75 54 27mm.
If you can find a nice box then you can work out how to fit the gubbins inside 😉
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### Author:  [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)
#### Post date: [25 May 2022 19:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/6 "2022-05-25T19:02:08Z")
Lunch box, hadn't thought of that one. I've been using fishing tackle boxes.
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### Author:  [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)
#### Post date: [25 May 2022 20:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/7 "2022-05-25T20:16:28Z")
> [@Sean-McG](#):
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> (rather than a lunch box stuck to the wall 😂 @dynamicdave )
Ha, ha - I had never thought of it in those terms - until today. ðŸ’
Please note - they are not stuck on the wall. 🧱
For health & safety reasons I used wallplugs and proper screws. ðŸ›
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### Author:  [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)
#### Post date: [25 May 2022 23:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/8 "2022-05-25T23:26:20Z")
To be fair they look fine in that setting but not so much in the living room.....
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### Author:  [@SonoraTechnical](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SonoraTechnical)
#### Post date: [25 May 2022 23:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/9 "2022-05-25T23:52:40Z")
I have a number of small attractive ones that I could part with.... Let me get a picture of them over the next day or so.... I have quantities of 25 to 50 of them...
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### Author:  [@ristomatti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ristomatti)
#### Post date: [28 May 2022 17:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/10 "2022-05-28T17:02:54Z")
Hammond has a big selection of different types of small enclosures [Small Enclosures - Hammond Mfg.](https://www.hammfg.com/electronics/small-case). I've been buying them locally ([Brand in Plastic Enclosures](https://www.yeint.fi/en/electronics/mechanical-components/boxes-and-enclosures/plastic-enclosures?manufacturer=Hammond)). They cost incredibly little for something "made in USA"!
I'd assume there to be a local supplier in the UK as well if you're from there.
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### Author:  [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)
#### Post date: [28 May 2022 17:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/11 "2022-05-28T17:08:00Z")
I love the blue and red extruded aluminium boxes.
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### Author:  [@mrdvt92](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrdvt92)
#### Post date: [30 May 2022 14:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/12 "2022-05-30T14:54:47Z")
I have used the Intermatic Outdoor Enclosure in a couple of projects. It meets US wiring standards if installed correctly. The plastic allows Wi-Fi to pass through.
This is a induction loop driveway sensor with a Sonoff Mini running Tasmota.
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### Author:  [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)
#### Post date: [31 May 2022 23:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/13 "2022-05-31T23:04:33Z")
@SonoraTechnical OK couple of days is up now 😉
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### Author:  [@SonoraTechnical](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SonoraTechnical)
#### Post date: [1 June 2022 13:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/14 "2022-06-01T13:12:21Z")
Yeah I know... It's just that I am in Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon for another week . When I return home I'll take photos of the cases
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### Author:  [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)
#### Post date: [1 June 2022 13:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/15 "2022-06-01T13:38:45Z")
Crikey where's your sense of priorities? 🤪
I wish I was in Bryce Canyon rather than Birmingham.
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [31 July 2022 13:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nice-looking-project-boxes/63053/16 "2022-07-31T13:39:42Z")
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