Rack in the attic

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TheTurk

Discussion Starter · Jan 24, 2008

I have walk-in attic along one of my side walls in my HT and I am trying to see if I can build a rack into the attic to keep my components in. I have two questions:

1)How can I keep my components from heating up too much in the summer (live in Charlotte, NC and this attic gets pretty hot in the summer)?

2) Should I insulate the sides or the back of the rack with anything to stop the cold in the winter or heat in the summer to go into the HT?

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Ericl_iowa

· #2 · Jan 24, 2008

I would build a box around it and route A/C duct with a damper to it. This way you can open or close as needed to keep the temperature within normal specs.

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TheTurk

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 24, 2008

AC duct sounds like a great idea. I have a good friend that's in the custom cabinet business and he told me he'll be able to build the cabinet for next to nothing. I was a little surprised when I saw the steel and aluminum rack prices on the internet. If anybody knows a cheap alternative to that, can you let me know.

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Ted White

· #4 · Jan 25, 2008

Second the motion for AC duct. Keep us posted on what you do!

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jspielmann

· #5 · Jan 25, 2008

AC duct sounds nice in theory, but you'll have to think about condensation building up when the A/C stops and heat builds back up.

Just a thought.

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TheTurk

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 25, 2008

I will do a connection and experiment with it. I am hoping to tackle the dry wall this weekend between the room and this attic. Hopefully next weekend, I can work on the rack.

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