#1491783 - 15/09/08 07:21 PM
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Charles Hagmann
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whats up sound domain? i have a question, i just bought a new amp- Hifonics bxi2008D -only thing is, it doesn't have a fan, only heatsinks... so should i get an external fan installed? do you think its necessary? if so what kind would you suggest?
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#1491833 - 15/09/08 08:53 PM
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where are you mounting it? if it's covered or you have problems with it overheating, you might want to get a fan.
the best way to wire one up is to use a relay.
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#1491849 - 15/09/08 09:09 PM
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could try a set up like on http://www.bcae1.com module 25 at the right. like thumper said unless it over heating or you got it enclosed you may need it
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#1491880 - 15/09/08 10:09 PM
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if you are running it at a minimum impedance load a fan will help as well.
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#1491941 - 16/09/08 01:37 AM
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Charles Hagmann
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yeah i am running it at low impedance- 1 ohm
i have had two failed amps in the last three years, they both had internal fans though,
i live in phoenix az it is hot all year round
i'd be mounting it next to the amp on top of the box in my trunk
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#1492016 - 16/09/08 06:51 AM
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in that case, get at least two fans on the amp. if you can extend A/C tubing to your trunk that would help.
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#1495775 - 21/09/08 08:53 PM
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yeah, any kind of circulation to the trunk will help immensely. I'd think a squirrel cage fan on each side would be more than enough, esp if you have amp mounted in a rack to force the airflow over the fins of the heatsink.
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#1495827 - 21/09/08 09:42 PM
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i agree squirrel cage fans are great for amps. compact with a lot of CFM.
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