Boxing power supplies in one case

[diviy]

I have a spare dac case I have a few items that have separate power supplies .
Any idea if put them all in one case or would this be a big no no

Gerry

[struth]

suppose it depended on your plans. were you going to fit them inside and have them all connected to 1 wire into box?

[diviy]

I was thinking of adding a 4 way power lead extension in it or any other ideas on the interior layout

[struth]

Make it an iec outside maybe so you can earth the box as well. you could fit a bank of switches on it too so you can switch individual ones on/off.Tbh I dont know if it could cause hum or not; might depend on a few factors. You could try roughly putting them in and see if there are any problems before setting off in earnest

[Light Dependant Resistor]

I have a spare dac case I have a few items that have separate power supplies .
Any idea if put them all in one case or would this be a big no no

Gerry

Hi Gerry
You need to provide a lot more detail with what you intend. A layout diagram would assist.

AC Voltages can be lethal. :stalks:
I would not place separate power supplies all in one case, as they must remain separate with respect to:
AC voltage and current. DC Voltage and Current, Fusing ,Earthing and Cabling .... and many other factors like RFI and EMI

Here is a guide for small power supplies: http://sound.whsites.net/articles/power-supplies2.htm

Cheers / Chris

[Light Dependant Resistor]

I was thinking of adding a 4 way power lead extension in it or any other ideas on the interior layout

NO ! Not a good idea at all

[diviy]

Cheese guys I won't be doing this then would having all the power supplies on the same shelf cause any interference Mrs nagging me to tidy it all up

[Light Dependant Resistor]

Hi Gerry
If they are plugpack supplies, keep AC ones away from DC ones, and try to have their cables also not near each other.
particularly if connected for audio purpose equipment.

Cheers / Chris

[VesaLato]

Maybe something like this would help:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Hifi-2-way-linear-power-supply-DC-2-USB-preamp-DAC-external-linear-PSU-/121476816054?nav=SEARCH