I noticed most of the vents are on the bottom, and it runs warm when lying on a flat surface. Will it be more reliable if I use the stand?
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I have mine sitting on a the top glass shelf of an entertainment center that is open on all sides. With my trusty IR thermometer it runs about 115 F when laying flat. With the stand installed it runs 109 F. I think in my case the difference is not much due to the glass shelf acting as a heat sink, reading about 100 degrees when the router is laying flat. The air temperature was 80 F for these measurements. It should also be noted while it ran hotter, I have not noticed any change in performance in either orientation. That being said, I'm inclined to leave it declined (harty har har) just as it seems less likely to be a fall hazard since I have very exploratory cats. I have mine sitting on a the top glass shelf of an entertainment center that is open on all sides. With my trusty IR thermometer it runs about 115 F when laying flat. With the stand installed it runs 109 F. I think in my case the difference is not much due to the glass shelf acting as a heat sink, reading about 100 degrees when the router is laying flat. The air temperature was 80 F for these measurements. It should also be noted while it ran hotter, I have not noticed any change in performance in either orientation. That being said, I'm inclined to leave it declined (harty har har) just as... » Read More I have mine sitting on a the top glass shelf of an entertainment center that is open on all sides. With my trusty IR thermometer it runs about 115 F when laying flat. With the stand installed it runs 109 F. I think in my case the difference is not much due to the glass shelf acting as a heat sink, reading about 100 degrees when the router is laying flat. The air temperature was 80 F for these measurements. It should also be noted while it ran hotter, I have not noticed any change in performance in either orientation. That being said, I'm inclined to leave it declined (harty har har) just as it seems less likely to be a fall hazard since I have very exploratory cats. « Show Less
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I normally use it with the stand on a flat surface. I never notice it running hot, nor has it had any service issues.I tried using flat for a few days, as in the picture,and it doesn't see any overheating issue or performance issues.I do not think it will hamper you if you use it that way.I hope this helps.
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I have mine mounted to the wall and it seems to be running cooler than most routers I've used in the past. I used an extra nail towards the middle/bottom to offset it from the wall by about an inch. It allows airflow to reach the back vents instead of accumulating heat against the wall.
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The stand will lift the router up a little, which will allow more airflow to circulate underneath, making it cooler compared to without it
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I normally use it with the stand on a flat surface. I never notice it running hot, nor has it had any service issues. I tried using flat for a few days, as in the picture,and it doesn't see any overheating issue or performance issues. I do not think it will hamper you if you use it that way. I hope this helps.
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I'm wondering the same thing. My main reason for getting a stand is to get the hot laptop off my lap. Has anyone tried both? Which one keeps the heat off your lap better?
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I didn't buy a stand, although I did get a piece of sheet metal just larger than the machine(for it to sit on) just to make sure the counter top wouldn't get to hot. The bottom of machine never really gets hot.
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It works wonderfully with plenty of space around it. It will get too hot in an enclosed area. Also, uses 110 plug and needs to stay balanced.
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If you lay it sideways in the tank. It's pretty long so standing it upright may not work. It heats my full 40 Gallon with no problems.
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obviously the stand use only for grill mode or browning top of your food there is also a grill/micro mode but would not consider and will cause spark and other issues.
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Apart from possible stability issues, e.g., the rubber feet are attached to the (horizontal) bottom, there should be no problems. Cooling air flows from along the front/back axis, so that should work fine.
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Yes, it is hot when fully up to temp - you wouldn't want to grab and hold for long, but could pick up long enough to reposition. It includes 2 clip-on stands to elevate slightly from floor, which is desirable to help achieve better heat convection.
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This stand will raise the case about 4 inches off the floor and allow for some air to circulate below the case itself but only part of the bottom of the case will be uncovered by the base of the caddy. If your power supply unit is located at the bottom of your case it will allow sufficient airflow at the back of the case but not specifically from the bottom of the case itself. I hope this answer helps.
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The bottom of the heater stays cool but I would make sure the air flow is clear both intake and output. It also would potentially burn you if you touch the top where the air comes out. Although I use my unattended in my basement, I would neither keep on in a tent where is it closer to flammable materials not ever attended. I am sure it is not made for that purpose so caution is absolutely necessary.
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Yes. The heat won't be a issue. Your Coleman camp stove shouldn't be producing much heat from the bottom. If it is getting hot enough to melt surfaces when you cook on it, you may have an issue with your stove that is potentially dangerous. However, it is wobbly. I always bring a 4ft folding table out to the site to act as my cooking surface/prep/storage area.
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The base slides on and off like bookends.I keep mine in the shipping container.Make sure to leave a gap for airflow when laying the unit down.Even a thin material laid on top of the vent holes can cause overheating.
199719
Sure, but face the volt display up top and the four fans on the bottom because heat tend to rise to the top....good luck...VU
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Hopefully, you have air slots or vents in the hotter components. If you have air vented slots on the sides and bottom, mount the fan below, if you have vented slots on the top, mount the fan unit above to draw the heat away. If you have room in the rack to space the components from each other, that is best. It is a little noisy, but works well. If you can, put the fan closest to your most critical component that is effected by heat
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Depending on whether or not it's an open or enclosed structure will determine placement. It's designed to pull the hot air away from your equipment and push it in the opposite direction. So wherever you can best accomplish that is where you should put it. If it's a fully enclosed case I recommend putting it at the top or flipping it upside down and putting it at the bottom.
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Yeah. As long as you fix up those small stands provided, it stays pretty stable. I leave it on cardboard for an elevated state, and its as steady as a rock. But if you prefer like a pin drop silent night's sleep, this fan gets noisy as you up the speed. That's the only negative. But that has never been an issue for me so, I say its a great choice for the price.Hope this helped.
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It does not block the vents. I'm sure it runs slightly hotter just based on physics :) but I have not noticed anything abnormal. I love the case so far (2 months)