PCB screw holes mismatch CG1500??

[gwindman]

Should the PCB holes align with those in the CG1500? 
I can only get two at opposite corners to line up.
Also, is it recommended to use strain reliefs with the CG1500?
Thanks.

[chrisatpsu]

here's a link to one of the pictures in the manual showing the Express mounted in an enclosure...  uses all 4 screw holes.
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[Jeffl]

Here is a video link that I followed.  This idea works well.  

I think some 1/4" water line as standoffs on the four holes that line up might work as well and save a bunch of drilling.   Either was there should be four holes that match up.

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[tng5737]

I use a 3/8" fostner bit - once the bit catches the post - the post shears right off.   There is a double post which you drill out one-half at a time, but the whole thing only takes a couple of minutes.

[CB]

I simply use precut nylon spacers from home depot ($0.35/pair) and some machine screws that just fit along with a nylon washer on the PCB.

[gwindman]

Thanks everyone.  I used a drill and cleaned out the risers and adjusted the placement of the PCB.

[rm357]

I've used the rubber washers that go in the old style water faucets in some of mine and drilled out others.

RM

[taybrynn]

jeffl ... thanks for sharing the video!

[grumpy2076]

Anyone know if the cg-2000 case will work with the express, trying to get cases and ther all out, the cg-1500 is 9"x9"x3", and the cg-2000 is 13"x9"x3" thats only 4" in high  diffrents.

[bendala]

The express fits nicely in a Orbit sprinkler timer box available at Lowes.

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Large Interior Dimensions 9.25" high x 10.75" wide x 3.25" deep

[chrisatpsu]

wow, at $30, i could get a cg1500, even with shipping.

[grumpy2076]

ya a bit to much for me, cg-2000 is only $10 so i might just go with that.

[rimist]

If you go with the cg2000 let us know how it works out please

-Rimist

[chrisatpsu]

worst case scenario, you might need to make a custom mouting bracket, to fit the 2000...   search on here for how people dealt with the "new mounting holes" on newer model CG-1500's

[Jeffl]

Drill 4 pilot holes from the board as a template through the case.  Screw 4 screws (something like a 6-32 x 5/8") through the case from the back.  Get some 3/8 hard plastic water line to use as a standoff ($.30 per foot). Cut the water line on the wife's cutting board with a sharp utility knife at about 3/16" (4 pieces).  Then use some hot glue on the backside of the case to seal and lock the screws in place.