I need help finding enclosures for my LED drivers

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I've got three Meanwell LRS-350-48 and I'd like to put them each in an enclosure to protect them from exposure to saltwater/humidity. They have a fan, so it would need to be "breathable" or I suppose I could use a hole saw to cut a hole over the fan location. I have cable glands I can use to seal where the cables enter the enclosure. The drivers are 8.46" x 4.52" x 1.18".

Here's a link to the driver:
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEAN-WELL/LRS-350-48?qs=ah3jBNVE1PSzhibo2xPJuA==
Does anyone have some ideas?
 
The problem with drivers is heat, so enclosing them is less than ideal.
This could shorten the life of the driver.

Putting them in a enclosure with a hole or two for air circulation to dissipate heat is a good idea BUT, the problem is, this does not eliminate the humidity issue and in fact potentially could create more of a collection of water inside the enclosure.

My recommendation not having seen your intended location is to put the in a vented enclosure outside of the hood or sump.
 
The possibilities are endless. I have my led power supplies mounted to the top of my hood. Free from salt, moisture, and well vented.

How about a picture of what your setup is?
 

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