Building A True1 1U Rack Mount Power Distribution Unit

[@axelguzman8408]

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]

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 KZbin about it if you are really interested.

[@zenginellc]

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]

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]

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

[@DJDXD]

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]

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]

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

[@zenginellc]

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

[@brandonlee9210]

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]

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.

[@dallasthies3344]

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

[@billylaguardia]

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

[@sonidomanny28]

Amazon

[@sound4uaudiovideorecording927]

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

[@damonpence]

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

[@giuseppebonifazi1392]

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

[@billylaguardia]

You can email me with what you are looking for and I can price it for you: [e-mail]

[@ceres911]

Hi I’m interested too. Is it possible to know where you bought the 1U rack empty case?

[@giuseppebonifazi1392]

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

[@19deadmeat87]

use schrink isolation on those conectors

[@zenginellc]

The Wago connectors, or the spade connectors?

[@sonidomanny28]

Nice job, how much are you selling those units...?

[@billylaguardia]

www.lmcasesonline.com/t1-power-distribution-box/

[@justinknash]

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

[@billylaguardia]

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

[@justinknash]

@@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]

@@justinknash it’s a custom build for a client. Happy to spec something out for you if ya like. Just shoot me an email: [e-mail]

[@jerrymark260]

how can i get a Power Distribution Unit built by u

[@billylaguardia]

Hey Jerry, thanks for reaching out. You can email me with what you are looking for: [e-mail]

[@Reedith]

Where can we put in a order

[@billylaguardia]

www.lmcasesonline.com/t1-power-distribution-box/

[@christophermullis6390]

What is the breaker used?

[@billylaguardia]

Airpax hydraulic breaker.

[@Kitzy]

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

[@michaelmcswain6158]

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

[@billylaguardia]

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

[@billylaguardia]

Here is a video explaining the unit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGKte6aHh9qAr8k