Pieces of wood or hockey pucks. Can paint the wood and/or add black felt to cover it. I've also used big rubber stoppers but those are hard to find anymore (I had a supply ordered from a lab supply company many years ago).
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Stacking components
Dumb questions, but what do you guys use to stack components on top of each other while also allowing proper airflow and ventilation?
Do you use spacers? What kind? Use pads, etc.?
Do you use spacers? What kind? Use pads, etc.?
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Pieces of wood or hockey pucks. Can paint the wood and/or add black felt to cover it. I've also used big rubber stoppers but those are hard to find anymore (I had a supply ordered from a lab supply company many years ago).
Perhaps something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Same-So...570131951&sprefix=rubber+stopp,aps,354&sr=8-9
Nice, something local.
Wondering if there's something metal. Like stainless steel disc, but thick.
Doubt it from Lowes.
Maybe you want to try 4 sets of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Final-Touch-Stainless-Hockey-Chiller/dp/B07DWDXYCN
Maybe you want to try 4 sets of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Final-Touch-Stainless-Hockey-Chiller/dp/B07DWDXYCN
I used to use pvc couplings spray painted black, with USB fans for circulation. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.lowes.com/pd/LASCO-1-1-4-in-x-PVC-Sch-40-Coupling/3371556
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Matte-Black-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-12-oz/50449048
Or..https://www.lowes.com/pd/SoftTouch-Gripper-Anti-Skid-4-Pack-7-8-in-Black-Rubber-Tips/1000367981
Now..https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LW1Q4X9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These come in top, front or rear exhaust.
If you want metal, go to an auto parts store and look at exhaust pipe pieces/ unions. Still need to paint. The black matte paint I linked above is excellent in matching the components blacks.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/LASCO-1-1-4-in-x-PVC-Sch-40-Coupling/3371556
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Matte-Black-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-12-oz/50449048
Or..https://www.lowes.com/pd/SoftTouch-Gripper-Anti-Skid-4-Pack-7-8-in-Black-Rubber-Tips/1000367981
Now..https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LW1Q4X9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These come in top, front or rear exhaust.
If you want metal, go to an auto parts store and look at exhaust pipe pieces/ unions. Still need to paint. The black matte paint I linked above is excellent in matching the components blacks.
Black ABS plumbing pipe, cut to the desired height with a miter (or what have you) saw.
https://www.autozone.com/emission-c...kson-2-in-i-d-x-2-in-o-d-connector/402107_0_0Nice, something local.
Wondering if there's something metal. Like stainless steel disc, but thick.
There are two tube mills at my plant. We scrap/recycle thousands of feet of this kinda stuff everyday.
Oddly enough, black wooden checkers. About half an inch thick, approximately 1.25" in diameter. I used a felt layer on both sides of each piece. The increase in separation of the components allows for better air circulation. *the pieces are in addition to the stock feet.
Metal risers may scratch and vibrate (buzz and/or move). You could glue cloth/felt or rubber/plastic on the top and bottom.
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