Which way to mount a rainproof electrical box?

Hi, I'd install with hinge on the side. Tony, VE6CGX

Wouldn't it be a pita to work in the box? The cover would be gravity driven to close on you while you worked.

cheers Bob

Don't fight water - it will win. The gasket will do a better job for a longer period of time if you keep the bulk of the water away from it by installing the box vertically as designed. If you install it horizontally you're trading off some weathertightness for the unspecified other reasons. Your equipment, your call.

On the side, the hinge is self-draining. On top or bottom, it will likely seize up quicker. If I needed to mount it sideways, I'd be more inclined to mount it hinge down, so it wouldn't get in the way working on the panel. I'd also probably mount it in a 3-sided box with a small roof overhead, to keep direct rain off. Think old style drivc up pay phone enclosure. If you could score one of those at an industrial salvage yard, that would be a cool backyard or repeater site conversation item. Have you checked nearest military surplus dealer? Small weather-proof comm hardware enclosures are a very common item.

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Percival P. Cassidy posted for all of us...

Hoffman has a web site and tech support but what would they know?

Keeping the door open would be a pain - literally.

I did mount it with the hinge vertical, as recommended -- but in fact, since the door can open more than 180 degrees, it would have stayed open if the hinge had been horizontal and uppermost.

Perce