JakeJones Posted December 8, 2001 Share Posted December 8, 2001 My components are stacked on individual shelves in an enclosed bookcase-type cabinet. I've cut some ventilation holes in the back and thru the shelves to get a little air movement, but I'm concerned about heat build-up from my receiver when the cabinet's glass door is closed. My kids have a bad habit of leaving the receiver on when they go to bed. How much heat does it take to become a problem for component performance? Is gravity ventilation sufficient, and if so, what kind of openings (size, location, etc.) work best? Does anyone have any experience with powered fans? Is noise a problem? So many questions... Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted December 8, 2001 Share Posted December 8, 2001 You should check the specs on your equipment. I'd think that 110 degrees F would not be a problem in any event. You might get dial type thermometer. I see them at hardware stores. You could place it in there on the top shelf to test the temp with the doors closed. It is difficult to give an answer on vent size. A two or three inch hole saw from Home Depot on a drill would certainly be a good tool. Vents at the top and bottom might set up a chimney effect. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Phare Posted December 9, 2001 Share Posted December 9, 2001 Is there a way for you to mount some small 3" or 4" muffin fans in the cabinet backs sucking the air out of the component areas? I think the cooler the better for the gear. Let us know what you do! ------------------ Just who is Dylan's Jokerman anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeJones Posted December 9, 2001 Author Share Posted December 9, 2001 The fan idea is a strong possibility, but I'm concerned about the noise. The quietest fan I've seen is about 35dBA. I don't know if this is so loud that it might be a problem at low listening levels. Right now, I'm leaning toward cutting a few more holes in strategic locations and using the chimney effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted December 10, 2001 Share Posted December 10, 2001 You might want to check out Raxxess or BGW for a few models of fans. Good luck, ------------------ Tom KLF-20 Mahogany (Cornell Hotwired) McIntosh C33 Preamp McIntosh MVP-841 CD/DVD Rotel RB-1080 Amp Yamaha PF-800 Turntable/ Sure V15 Type V Cartridge Ortofon VMS-30 mkII Cartridge Stanton 999SS Cartridge Yamaha K-1020 Cassette dbx 1231 EQ H.H. Scott 830z Analyzer Monster Interlink 400mk II Monster Interlink 300mk II Monster Video 2 (DVD to TV) Monster Power HTS-5000 MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire Speaker cables (and I do mean CABLES) Studio Tech U-48RW Cabinet Vibrapods Enough empty boxes for a fire hazard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mace Posted December 10, 2001 Share Posted December 10, 2001 Another thing to consider when hooking up electric fans is that they tend to generate line noise back into your AC lines. This can result in some 'hum' or 'buzz' in your amp if the AC line is unfiltered. This may be insignificant for the small fan size you are talking about, though. Mace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 17, 2001 Share Posted December 17, 2001 Jake, Look under the thread on troubleshooting and find the post started by Chris Robinson. Lots of thoughts about ventilating cabinets. Marvel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Posted December 17, 2001 Share Posted December 17, 2001 I bought some fans from www.allelectronics.com that have a thermistor built-in so these fans spin slower when the air temp isn't too hot. I'm having a custom entertainment center made so I haven't yet installed them but they should do the trick without producing too much noise. I also thought about the noise they might induce in the AC lines, but I have a 1800W Tripplite Line Conditioner and will have the fans on a separate isolated circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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