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Hi all I was considering relocating all my ht equipment into a enclosed cabinet in my garage. It would consist of a reciever , cable dvr box , xbox one , and a boxee box (htpc).

The garage is on the opposite side of my den, and isn't insulated. Is this dangerous for my ht components ?

 

[hoyalawya]

Where do you live? General problems are dust, heat, and condensation. Condensation will be the hardest to solve.

 

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I'm in long island ny. Was planning on putting a fan in the cabinet for the heat but didn't know about how it would hold up to cold or humidity

 

[hoyalawya]

I have seen people running computer racks in the garage in the DC area for years without problems. However, condensation is a risk especially when it is cold outside. Best way is to somehow build a closet in the garage and run a HVAC trunk to the closet to keep consistent temperature. Or you can reframe the walls and make the A/V closet part of the insulated living space.

 

[RedStripe88]

obviously, seal any openings between the garage or equipment closet and living areas to avoid carbon monoxide seeping in.

 

[Cryptic1911]

I wouldn't do it... it will probably get way too hot in the summer, and too cold in the winter. Hot / Cold cycles are hell on electronics