Trying to source an enclosure for ONT

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#240086 20-Aug-2018 10:24

Hi all,

I came across the attached picture in a Stuff article and wondered if anyone knows where I can get an enclosure like this.

I'm after something that will fit an ONT, power socket and ethernet socket (same size wall plate as a power point). I've looked at the clear lockable "Thermostat guards" available from Amazon, but the largest size will fit just the ONT.

Thanks

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#2076074 20-Aug-2018 10:32

Hi pretty sure that's an NBN ont not a chorus one so maybe look at. aU providers.

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#2076107 20-Aug-2018 11:14

That ONT is not ours/NBN's (We share the same ONT hardware).

Make sure it is vented and there is plenty of airflow around the ONT. You should also have it in place before we come to scope the install.
I believe these are used commonly:
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/ENCDNX1009/Dynamix-HWS-2004V2-20-Network-Enclosure-Recessed-W

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#2076108 20-Aug-2018 11:21

I've seen some Chorus installs in that enclosure, the enclosure is a Huawei one. Unsure if it's techs going off script or if they're available on request.

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#2076110 20-Aug-2018 11:23

BMarquis:

That ONT is not ours/NBN's (We share the same ONT hardware).

Make sure it is vented and there is plenty of airflow around the ONT. You should also have it in place before we come to scope the install.
I believe these are used commonly:
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/ENCDNX1009/Dynamix-HWS-2004V2-20-Network-Enclosure-Recessed-W

Thanks, but ONT is already in location on the wall. Once a suitable enclosure is sourced, I'll get an electrician to install a power point right next to the ONT. I was actually considering one of those clear thermostat guards that companies use to stop people adjusting A/C thermostats (more common in the US and UK) - they have an open back so can be installed after the fact, but they don't come big enough to fit ONT and powerpoint inside.

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#2076132 20-Aug-2018 11:59

bender: I've seen some Chorus installs in that enclosure, the enclosure is a Huawei one. Unsure if it's techs going off script or if they're available on request.

Definitely not available on request from us. I've never seen that enclosure.
The image has an Alcatel-Lucent ONT in there, but that doesn't mean it isn't a Huawei enclosure.

ElectronicFerret:

Thanks, but ONT is already in location on the wall. Once a suitable enclosure is sourced, I'll get an electrician to install a power point right next to the ONT. I was actually considering one of those clear thermostat guards that companies use to stop people adjusting A/C thermostats (more common in the US and UK) - they have an open back so can be installed after the fact, but they don't come big enough to fit ONT and powerpoint inside.

If we are thinking about the same thing, they have no ventilation, so wouldn't recommend that.

You're probably better off to get a proper enclosure and have us move the ONT into it?

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#2076143 20-Aug-2018 12:05

BMarquis:

If we are thinking about the same thing, they have no ventilation, so wouldn't recommend that.

We mustn't be thinking about the same thing. They're made to prevent people tampering with A/C thermostats, but still need to allow the room temperature air inside for the thermostat to work so need to be very well ventilated.

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#2076157 20-Aug-2018 12:25

I have my ONT in a closed cupboard, mounted directly on the wall. It's been there since I had Fiber, which is I guess 2-3 years, it hasn't ever had a problem.

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#2076165 20-Aug-2018 12:31

ElectronicFerret:

BMarquis:

If we are thinking about the same thing, they have no ventilation, so wouldn't recommend that.

We mustn't be thinking about the same thing. They're made to prevent people tampering with A/C thermostats, but still need to allow the room temperature air inside for the thermostat to work so need to be very well ventilated.

OK cool, the considerations/install specs for the ONT are:
- Allow a minimum 100 mm clearance above the top cover
- Allow a minimum 50 mm clearance from the side vents
- Do not place any heat source directly above the top cover or below the bottom cover

We also request you consider:

- Future ONTs (which could include a replacement ONT if this one goes faulty) might not be the same size.
- Technician access to remedy faults (only really matters if you do lock it)

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#2076173 20-Aug-2018 12:39

Maybe you could make something like this...

i..e something flat kept away from the wall on posts.

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#2076367 20-Aug-2018 16:40

Hi,

I haven't installed one of these for quite some time so not sure if they are still available but it is a

Huawei CTB2101-100 Fibre Customer Termination Box

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#2077104 21-Aug-2018 22:21

I'm using Hubbell netSelect.

http://ecatalog.hubbell-premise.com/literature/ecatalog/u.pdf

See page 5.