R rjad SatelliteGuys Family Original poster Jan 24, 2004 56 0 Feb 22, 2007 #1 I am thinking of putting an enclosure to protect the dpp44 switch. Does anybody know if the switch generates lots of heat and require good ventilation ?
I am thinking of putting an enclosure to protect the dpp44 switch. Does anybody know if the switch generates lots of heat and require good ventilation ?
Jim5506 SatelliteGuys Master Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter Oct 19, 2004 8,259 3,756 Slaton, Texas Feb 22, 2007 #2 Where is it located? What are you protecting it from, sun, rain, squirrels? It has ventilation fins on it to help keep it cool.
Where is it located? What are you protecting it from, sun, rain, squirrels? It has ventilation fins on it to help keep it cool.
KE4EST SatelliteGuys Is My Second Home Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Lifetime Supporter Aug 9, 2004 26,999 7,319 EM75xb Feb 22, 2007 #3 It does need ventalation and it is already water proof.
R rjad SatelliteGuys Family Original poster Jan 24, 2004 56 0 Feb 22, 2007 #4 I am trying to put the switch inside my H336 http://www.openhousesystem.com/product_detail.php?productId=7 and lock the cover. It will look nicer but I am not sure if it will generate too much heat inside the enclosure.
I am trying to put the switch inside my H336 http://www.openhousesystem.com/product_detail.php?productId=7 and lock the cover. It will look nicer but I am not sure if it will generate too much heat inside the enclosure.
dishdude SatelliteGuys God Supporting Founder Sep 7, 2003 27,174 51,365 Phoenix, AZ Feb 23, 2007 #5 It will be fine. Mine is in one too and doesn't put out any heat.
Claude Greiner SatelliteGuys Master Supporting Founder Sep 8, 2003 13,213 3,776 Detroit - The Paris of the Midwest Feb 23, 2007 #6 That should be fine
dfergie Proud Staff Member Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Sep 8, 2003 104,292 9,079 West of the Pecos, between White City and Roswell Feb 23, 2007 #7 Jim5506 said: Where is it located? What are you protecting it from, sun, rain, squirrels? It has ventilation fins on it to help keep it cool. Click to expand... Mines been outside since I got /won it... no problems in the desert...only preators are sun, rain and dogs lol....
Jim5506 said: Where is it located? What are you protecting it from, sun, rain, squirrels? It has ventilation fins on it to help keep it cool. Click to expand... Mines been outside since I got /won it... no problems in the desert...only preators are sun, rain and dogs lol....