white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 I am having issues with my sub amp getting hot; not enough for it to go into protect (if the feature even works) but too hot to touch from about 15 minutes of full tilt plus baking in my trunk all day. Any ideas on keeping the amp cool? I was thinking about adding on to my "amp rack" to seal it in and maybe set some fans in the sides to blow air onto/into it, but I wouldn't know where to start with that...current amp is this one: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1197678618474 I plan to upgrade to this one when money allows; it's rated at '600rms' which knowing sony will be a little less. Perfect for what I want: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_15366_...R6001.html#tabs Any ideas on devices or methods to keep the amps cool? Someone said the current amp may be getting hot from clipping, but this is a recent issue; it doesn't get that hot when the temperature is in the fifties or even lower sixties. Quote Too many projects, too little time...
15VmaxXL Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 Your idea might be like a convenction oven, Maybe a 12volt fan in the trunk? Just an idea..Cycle the air Quote sold everything
white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Posted April 20, 2009 Your idea might be like a convenction oven, Maybe a 12volt fan in the trunk? Just an idea..Cycle the air You mean like the universal radiator fans they sell at auto parts stores? Quote Too many projects, too little time...
15VmaxXL Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 I wouldnt want a huge fan in my trunk, But if you can find a decent size one just to blow on your amp rack so the air around it is cooler And yes. Auto part store would be ur best bet of finding one. Quote sold everything
tibs Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 old computer fans. Quote Tibs 99 F-150 Build 8 twelves 8 - Re SE 12"s 2 - SunDown Audio Saz-3000d's 1 - vx4004 planet audio amp big 3 1/0 gauge MECHMAN 250 amp alt MySpace
white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Posted April 20, 2009 or maybe I shoudl just stock up on those little blue freeze packs =P On a serious note, how would I wire up either of those setups? I would want to run a switch on the dash for them. I think the bigger fan would be easier since it's already 12v powered, right? But how about those little computer fans? Quote Too many projects, too little time...
a_plus Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 sometimes amps get hot when they dont have enuff power from ur alt or batt.. u may try to upgrade ur power too it will only help anyways Quote my setup: alpine iva-w205 fosgate t30001 rf t8004 re 6x9 2 re sx 15's 4 inch fosgate fanatic q components hertz 6.5 comp kicker 1/0 wiring ipod direct connect 2 optimas batts in the middle of rebuilding
white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Posted April 20, 2009 Think big 3 would help? Quote Too many projects, too little time...
a_plus Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 Think big 3 would help? possibly im just talkn from wat ive seen b4..when amps have smooth current flow they dont have to work as hard Quote my setup: alpine iva-w205 fosgate t30001 rf t8004 re 6x9 2 re sx 15's 4 inch fosgate fanatic q components hertz 6.5 comp kicker 1/0 wiring ipod direct connect 2 optimas batts in the middle of rebuilding
white4d96 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Posted April 20, 2009 Okay, I'll see what I can do as far as that... Any ideas on doing big 3 on the cheap? I really dont have $100+ to spend on 1/0... Quote Too many projects, too little time...
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