MisterJames Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hey Guys, Is it best to leave a gap between equipment in a 19" U6 Flgith case for example if I had a Graphic EQ U2, two Db metter U1+U1 And a virtualiser U1? Do I ahve to ahev gap for Air flow or will it all be oki? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramid Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hi JamesThese all all unit that shouldn't produce much heat so will not require much airflow around them. They should be fine 'stacked' in a case.If you are unsure relevant manuals will stress the importance of ventilation for cooling if it is an issue for the particular item. Generally the only common items that need good ventilation are power amps. Hey you'll have a spare U in that 6U case for your next aquisition or for a patch panel! HTH Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMitchell Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hi James +1 what Andy said Power amps aside and sticking with effects rack gear, you will find compressors push out the most heat, particularly when you have a few of them together, they can get quite warm. That said, if your rack has an open back for patching, I find that provides sufficient ventilation, alternatively add one or two vent dishes each side to assist airflow. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterJames Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Cheers Guys! Thats put my mind at rest! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesperrett Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 you will find compressors push out the most heat, particularly when you have a few of them together, they can get quite warm. Hmm - I've never noticed compressors being warmer than anything else. In my opinion it totally depends on the particular gear you are using. Older (80's) digital gear can get very warm but more modern digital gear uses much less power. Valve gear also gets warm so you need to leave space around it. Check your gear for heatsinks and ventilation holes and leave space around these. Cheers James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djandydee Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 The Klark Teknik DN054 quad compressors bake especially in clumps of 4. We had to put a 1U vent panel between them thus eliminating the space saving value of quads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 The one advantage to the type of rack strip where the nuts slide up & down in a slot is that you can leave smaller gaps & so get, for example, 3U of units in a 4U space if you need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramid Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Yes Mark, you're right, but I reckon that must be the only advantage to that type eh?Fiddly as anything when moving stuff! ;) I hate this type of 'rack strip', if it can be called that! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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