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  3. How to build a Self Cooling amp rack (easy) - a quick build using Fans / SMD TM-1

    in Just Meade....my projects - Tons of SMD Builds here!

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    Nice little rack.

    Just wanted to mention that depending on the way you mount your fans, you should also pay attention to static pressure. For example, in a cross-flow rack like you built there, you should just pay attention to how much air they can move, CFM. But if you have your fans right against the amps with not much room for them to "breathe", like so (circles under the amps have fans on the back side):

    you need to also worry about static pressure. Higher pressure means a stronger fan. Some of those cheap computer fans don't have enough ass in them to cool enough to justify putting them in some mounting locations. Just wanted to add that :)

    gotcha. But really, any air movement is better than none. Everyone know's that the higher CFM the better. But thanks :) This is just a basic build that anyone can do very quickly. There are lots of variables that will go into each different situation. I have a old Soundstream Class A 3.0 that gets hot enough to fry an egg within 15 minutes of play time. One little fan double side taped to the top of the heat sync was enough to keep that thing room temperature and it never blew up again after i put it on there. Again, ANY air is better than no air in most cases.

    I definitely agree. Just wanted to add :)

    Did you remove my picture? Could have sworn I put it in there, but maybe something happened.

  4. How to build a Self Cooling amp rack (easy) - a quick build using Fans / SMD TM-1

    in Just Meade....my projects - Tons of SMD Builds here!

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    Nice little rack.

    Just wanted to mention that depending on the way you mount your fans, you should also pay attention to static pressure. For example, in a cross-flow rack like you built there, you should just pay attention to how much air they can move, CFM. But if you have your fans right against the amps with not much room for them to "breathe", like so (circles under the amps have fans on the back side):

    you need to also worry about static pressure. Higher pressure means a stronger fan. Some of those cheap computer fans don't have enough ass in them to cool enough to justify putting them in some mounting locations. Just wanted to add that :)

  6. SMD what are you Drinking thread

    in Murphys Pub

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    Had this last night:


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    $25 got me a liter of Warsteiner Oktoberfest and the glass to take home. If you guys have a place called The Flying Saucer near you definitely check it out. They have like 200+ kinds of beer and constantly rotate the 50+ that are on tap. Every Wednesday they feature a different draft beer with the company's glass that you can buy and take home. Was good stuff.


    I've also been shitting all day long.

  13. Time to upgrade need some input.

    in XS Power Batteries / Chargers! (and other stuff too)

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    Would a little more airspace for the wall be beneficial? Might be able to get away with less power if you made it more efficient, which would mean less batteries.

    Reason I ask is because maybe it would just be better to have all the batteries in the bed (or under the bed, or whatever). Make an enclosure for em, seal it up, won't have to worry about a full cover for the bed, and you don't have to worry about getting a crapload of smaller batteries just to fit them. Even with the same amount of power and batteries, to me it's a better idea. Won't have to cram those batteries under the wall, plus if something happens to one how do you get to them under the wall?

    I don't know man, just throwing out ideas.

  22. deadening top of box?

    in Second Skin Sound Deadening and Automotive Insulation!

    Posted

    Typical deadener will do nothing on a box. You wanna deaden it? Build it right. Brace it well.

    I'm undecided about rubber washers. The amp has to be tightened down very tight, and is therefore coupled to the box via the screw or bolt you mount it with, which basically negates benefits of rubber washers. And if it's loose enough for the rubber washers to do anything, then it's bouncing around so much that it's actually much worse. I know it sounds great, but I guess I'm just skeptical they're the saving grace everyone makes them out to be. :shrug:

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