Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Amp under perspex on car floor.
Hi all,
I'm currently doing an install in my pickup truck, and due to space restrictions within the cab, I'm currently looking at (if possible) installing my 2 amps on the floor of the right and left back seats (where feet will be resting on them).; Can this be done? are there any issues I should takle into consideration when doing this? I'm looking at using 12mm perspex, this thick enough? WOuld the amp easily over heat? the heatsinks of the amp are on both sides of the amp rather than on front, would a opening at either side of the perspex near these vents be sufficient? or would I need an extra resource? such as a fan? Any help MUCH APPRECIATED!!! Many thanks Jonathan |
#2
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Amp under perspex on car floor.
On Apr 16, 2:17 pm, "Jonathan" wrote:
I'm looking at using 12mm perspex, this thick enough? I don't know what "perspex" is and am too lazy to look it or to convert 12mm to something in English. But knowing how thick a 9mm bullet is, yeah, I'd hazard a guess to say that'd be thick enough. WOuld the amp easily over heat? the heatsinks of the amp are on both sides of the amp rather than on front, would a opening at either side of the perspex near these vents be sufficient? or would I need an extra resource? such as a fan? A fan or two (or six) is almost assuredly in order. Anytime you restrict the flow of air around the sinks of an electronic device, you are inviting early heat-related failure (i.e. "premature meltdown"). -dan |
#3
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Amp under perspex on car floor.
"Premature meltdown"??
Surely the amps overheating protector would kick in before anything drastic happens??? "D.Kreft" wrote in message ups.com... On Apr 16, 2:17 pm, "Jonathan" wrote: I'm looking at using 12mm perspex, this thick enough? I don't know what "perspex" is and am too lazy to look it or to convert 12mm to something in English. But knowing how thick a 9mm bullet is, yeah, I'd hazard a guess to say that'd be thick enough. WOuld the amp easily over heat? the heatsinks of the amp are on both sides of the amp rather than on front, would a opening at either side of the perspex near these vents be sufficient? or would I need an extra resource? such as a fan? A fan or two (or six) is almost assuredly in order. Anytime you restrict the flow of air around the sinks of an electronic device, you are inviting early heat-related failure (i.e. "premature meltdown"). -dan |
#4
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Amp under perspex on car floor.
On Apr 17, 11:54 am, "Jonathan" wrote:
"Premature meltdown"?? Surely the amps overheating protector would kick in before anything drastic happens??? Hyperbole. The point is, you don't want to drive your amps to that point by doing silly things like cutting off their air flow. The cooler your amp stays, the longer it'll last. -dan |
#5
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Amp under perspex on car floor.
Perfect.
Thanks for the info "D.Kreft" wrote in message oups.com... On Apr 17, 11:54 am, "Jonathan" wrote: "Premature meltdown"?? Surely the amps overheating protector would kick in before anything drastic happens??? Hyperbole. The point is, you don't want to drive your amps to that point by doing silly things like cutting off their air flow. The cooler your amp stays, the longer it'll last. -dan |
Reply |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
mic for floor tom | Pro Audio | |||
two way floor monitor | Pro Audio | |||
noise-floor question | Pro Audio | |||
Floor Contours | Car Audio | |||
Carpet or hardwood floor? | Vacuum Tubes |