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| Topic: | Would 3x sonos connects side by side in a rack be ok heat wise ? This thread has 12 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Wednesday February 21, 2018 at 13:49 |
james_aa Long Time Member |
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Would 3x Sonos connects side by side in a rack be ok heat wise ? I was looking at this rack shelf (link below) but slightly concerned about the heat / ventilation between the units, keen to hear what others think [Link: pennelcomonline.com]
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| Post 2 made on Wednesday February 21, 2018 at 13:53 |
buzz Super Member |
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Is this a closed or open rack? What else is in the area? Is there any air circulation? The units are rated for operation up to a 104°F ambient.
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| Post 3 made on Wednesday February 21, 2018 at 14:47 |
SB Smarthomes Super Member |
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I've done it before and have units out there running that have been installed 3 wide for several years.
Middle Atlantic makes RSH shelves for the Connect that are cut to fit around the curve of the feet on the bottom and probably look better than the shelf you linked. They are available in 1, 2 or 3 wide configuration.
I've always done this in an enclosed rack with fans in the top and the correct vent blockers in place to ensure that air is drawn in from the bottom of the rack.
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| Post 4 made on Wednesday February 21, 2018 at 15:22 |
cma Super Member |
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Connects should be fine, they don't run that hot.. The amps on the other hand need some space between them and some cooling.
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| Post 5 made on Wednesday February 21, 2018 at 15:36 |
vwpower44 Super Member |
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I used the Penn Elcom rackshelf once. I didn't like it because it was open between the two feet of the Connect. The Middle Atlantic one looks much better and is only $10 more my cost.
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| Post 6 made on Thursday February 22, 2018 at 10:05 |
AVGregg Long Time Member |
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I do 5 wide on their sides all the time. Only with connects.
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| Post 7 made on Thursday February 22, 2018 at 23:27 |
tomciara Loyal Member |
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On February 22, 2018 at 10:05, AVGregg said...
I do 5 wide on their sides all the time. Only with connects. 5.5” x 5 Connects. That’s a wide rackshelf!
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| Post 8 made on Thursday February 22, 2018 at 23:46 |
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On February 22, 2018 at 23:27, tomciara said...
5.5” x 5 Connects. That’s a wide rackshelf! Maybe rotated vertically?
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| Post 9 made on Friday February 23, 2018 at 00:11 |
Nick-ISI Long Time Member |
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On February 22, 2018 at 10:05, AVGregg said...
I do 5 wide on their sides all the time. Only with connects. ....the clue was in the post all along 😉
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What do you mean you wanted it on the other wall - couldn't you have mentioned this when we prewired? |
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| Post 10 made on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at 23:13 |
AnilAppleLink Long Time Member |
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Yes have them working fine at many locations without a problem. If you have a lot of other amps that can cause a lot of heat have got ventilation.
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| Post 11 made on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at 23:25 |
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3 connects side by side on this shelf will be fine. 
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| Post 12 made on Wednesday February 28, 2018 at 08:19 |
Old Man River Long Time Member |
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I like the flexson shelf, but it’s pretty deep, and can interfere with clearance for vertical rack power [Link: flexson.com]
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| Post 13 made on Wednesday February 28, 2018 at 08:27 |
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On February 28, 2018 at 08:19, Old Man River said...
I like the flexson shelf, but it’s pretty deep, and can interfere with clearance for vertical rack power [Link: flexson.com]Ummmm.....Guuuuuue. I'll pass on that one! LOL
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