Wow Thank you @Cheese for the photo!  This looks like the cat's pajamas!  It certainly solves an issue for me trying to keep mobile stacks in limited space and still being able to have accessibility to function.

I ordered one last night from Amazon.de and am looking forward to adding this to my stack.  The organization and convenience factor is big here for my application.  Inconvenient to not be able to just order one ready made but w/e.  Thanks again to all who contributed here! 

Hmm...what about swapping out the lid for an attic lid for the cellphone?  Maybe not any more accessible.  Just a thought.

This is what sparked the idea.

Here it is a Power Hub Systainer with the attic lid. Fits perfectly BUT you loose the designation of SYS-PH on the front of the lid. But Apple charging wall warts do not fit in the attic.

So I received my Sys-PH and made my conversion.  I must say that both the original construction and European electrical system (plug/receptacle) gained my respect.  The original is pretty solid and I wish our American electrical standard was as robust.  But be that as it may, thanks to all the great folks here (especially @Cheese), viola here is my 110v 15a version. 

I opted for a gray receptacle so as to avoid confusion with the original. 

For the internal plug on the SYS-PH I am trying to understand any real benefit to it being a covered outlet, vs just a standard receptacle?  My thoughts are if building one from scratch an internal plug still makes sense as folks have posted using it to connect a battery charger etc, but given it is inside a standard receptacle would also then allow for one of the current designs that also has a couple of USB ports with two 110 outlets rather than a single 110 covered outlet?

The benefit of the internal covered outlet is for safety and to maintain the IP54 rating.  The top lid of the Sys PH Systainer does not have a integral weather seal like the internal cover plate for the wiring does and there are open holes on the bottom of the unit.  Thus if there is a significant splash, water could possibly enter the unit and the inside covered plug would still offer some level of protection vs. an uncovered internal plug. 

I just finished my Sys Power Box this morning and it went quickly and smoothly by maintaining the same original style plugs for the exchange as per the ones recommended by @Cheese.

I was going down the original thought lines of building from scratch. Using the covered plugs externally still seems to make sense for general environmental protection but realistically internally it is going to need a submerssion event which is going to cause problems for the box period.

If that much liquid is present, you can bet your sweet bippy that I'm not going to be working there and most definitely not playing with sparks.   

@Cheese  You are quite welcome sir!!  Your help was much appreciated.   

I like the idea of turning the inside outlet to clear the charger.  I am wondering if I could mount a usb hub charger in mine with outside access.  I will have to give it some thought! 

Same here. I am just starting to convert all my misc tools to the sys platform and I would like to make the power station part of my collection.

Thanks cheese I did go there last night and found the tab to convert the text to English and was able to get mine ordered👍

Struck out with .de  but was able to order one from elsewhere...i think...
I'm hoping to add a pin and sleeve connector on the outside for the extension cord... With a short cord to connect to the CT26 as one option, and the longer cord for running direct to power source. 

While having the guts exposed you could think about adding a residual current protective device.

Just curious, what's a residual current protective device and how does it work?

While having the guts exposed you could think about adding a residual current protective device.

 

Might also want to install a whole-house surge protector, too, especially if you're working in rural areas or off a genny. 

Hi!

Personally I wouldn't bother trying to built one into the housing/sys.

I use the German equivalent of one of these: http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/crouse-hinds/products/plugs_receptacles/portable_power_solutions/portable_gfci_cableassemblies.html

https://www.grainger.com/category/portable-gfci/extension-cords-and-power-strips/electrical-supplies/electrical/ecatalog/N-191z

Fits perfectly into the SYS with the rest of the cable.





Kind regards,
Oliver

Edit: I knew I had talked about it on this thread before. 

Quote from: SRSemenza on February 13, 2018, 09:57 AM

Quote from: Svar on January 21, 2018, 03:14 AM

I'm curious what is the purpose of it? It's equivalent to a simple power strip, but 20 times bigger. Not to mention the cost. Why?

If it is done in a way that preserves a lot of the interior Systainer space, then additional extensions cords, adapters, battery charger and power related items could also be transported and stored in one unit that fits the stacking system. Maybe even a couple small lights.  If building a custom one the size could be whatever is needed to accommodate other things.

Not sure I would make good use of a power Sys but I do have a lighting kit in a Systainer. And maybe that could use a revamp to make it more multipurpose. One of the things I try to avoid is having a bunch of things like cord reels and odd ball shaped cases or things that are not in cases that make transport a hassle.

Seth

Seth makes a good point here.

I'd like to add the following:

The SYS-PH might seem "bulky" if compared to a power strip or simple cable reel - but if used with other Systainers, CTL-SYS, SYS-CART it makes for a very compact footprint and offers additional space.

For example (and without going into to much details, I try to keep it short): In Germany, if you do commercial work you are required to only use electric circuits that are deemed safe and in proper working condition.

This can be achieved in two ways:

1) The construction/ work site offers a power supply/distribution set up and tested by an electrician.
2) You use whatever power supply/distribution is available but you put your personal PRCD-S between supply and your tools/distribution. What it does especially, is that it won't stay on if there is anything wrong with the circuit you want to use. If the circuit checks out OK, it will provide additional safety like any RCCB/RCD.





So if you don't have a distribution with built in PRCD (which is then mostly as big/bulky as a systainer, maybe even more - and which abides by all rules/regulations) you will most definitely have at least one additional power strip with PRCD built in.

Since I take safety pretty seriously even though I don't do any commercial work, I have one of these and it fits perfectly into the SYS-PH together with the other power strip.



The SYS-PH is the first Systainer to go on my SYS-Cart - on top of it is my CTL-SYS.





This gives me options:

Plug CTL-SYS in SYS-PH and tool in CTL-SYS's socket

Plug CTL-SYS and tool in SYS-PH (Like pictured above, because I switched on and off manually)

Plug CTL-SYS and tool(s) in SYS-PH and one tool in CTL-SYS's socket.

In anyway, in essence you have only one cord running to your stack and everything packs up nicely and is easily moved - you can always just sling the cord around the stack an move within a minute from one place to the next.

I loved this when I had to put my stack on the patio's roof for example.

You might have no need for any of this, that's fine. But others might.

Kind regards,
Oliver

Do you know if these will prevent the user from using a faulty outlet?

The German PRCD-S does that, won't stay on if the outlet/installation is iffy.

Kind regards,
Oliver