Computer fans for amp cooling?????

[Danik]

So I am closer and closer to finally installing this system... Already meeting with CSCStang this weekend to measure out a box for my trailblazer.. So heres another question for anyone willing to help a young audiophile out!!

I have seen computer fans used under or above amp shelves to help cool them off but i have something else in mind. The trailblazer has a tool compartment underneath in the back and i want to hide both amps in that spot (Alpine PDX-M12 and Pioneer GM-D9500F).. The idea i have drawn up is to install 4 fans, two will be pulling cool air in and two will be pulling hot air out? either way you look at it, circulation and keeping my amps cool in this closed space is the point!! Can anyone give me any advice or pointers on this?

P.s. This is not my picture, not my amps, not my trunk... But my trailblazers trunk is identical

How many fans would you use?

Which way would you face them? taking cool air in or pulling hot air out?

Where would you install them? corners or opposite ends?

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

So I am closer and closer to finally installing this system... Already meeting with CSCStang this weekend to measure out a box for my trailblazer.. So heres another question for anyone willing to help a young audiophile out!!
I have seen computer fans used under or above amp shelves to help cool them off but i have something else in mind. The trailblazer has a tool compartment underneath in the back and i want to hide both amps in that spot (Alpine PDX-M12 and Pioneer GM-D9500F).. The idea i have drawn up is to install 4 fans, two will be pulling cool air in and two will be pulling hot air out? either way you look at it, circulation and keeping my amps cool in this closed space is the point!! Can anyone give me any advice or pointers on this?

P.s. This is not my picture, not my amps, not my trunk... But my trailblazers trunk is identical

How many fans would you use?

Which way would you face them? taking cool air in or pulling hot air out?

Where would you install them? corners or opposite ends?

You'll need a push pull setup...one fan to blow the air across the amp another on the other side to pull the hot air out...Id recommend two per side ...also you can get a thermistor and adjust it to about 100 degrees then wire through a relay to cut the fans on when the sink reaches that temp...this would be recomended on the sub amp because it gets the hottest...

 

[nvturbo 10+ year member]

There's plenty of space in those Trailblazers. How come you don't just make a custom amp rack?

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

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[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

The bigger the PC fan the more air it typically blows and the more quiet it will be.

 

[timhof13 10+ year member]

I've ran about 10-15 different amps in that location with no Fans and never had a issue. A simple push pull setup should be fine.

 

[els1989]

Attwood Turbo 3000 In-Line Blower, 12 Volt - Walmart.com

It doesn't even have a rate listed.

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

It doesn't even have a rate listed.

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What rate?

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

What rate?

flow rate

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

flow rate

Alot!

 

[els1989]

That's like a ****** blow dryer... If you have a sealed off trunk that would be great in the cab of a truck tho that thing would drive a man nuts....

I've been looking into cooler masters jetflo series they have awesome performance and super quiet

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