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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 13, 2016 8:15:46 GMT
I could have a working office in our loft conversion where it gets stunningly hot in the Summer.
Guessing well over 30'C
I would have a system there for sure as I expect to be there for long periods.
There are Velux windows and I will use a fan to keep me cool but what about the kit long term ?
The main concern would be speakers, probably Isobariks
How will they get on in such high temperatures ?
Assume the CD player, DAC and Amp will be happy enough.
Might the PC have problems ?
Anything else ?
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Post by Rexton on Apr 13, 2016 9:41:28 GMT
You'll probably make some nice new plastic plant pots for your summer plants if you store vinyl at 30oC !!!!
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Post by AlanS on Apr 13, 2016 9:55:31 GMT
Try asking the South African members on the other forum you are a member of. They know all about hot and HiFi
Returned after the long logout due to the unfair scheme decision. Back maybe
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 13, 2016 13:36:56 GMT
Is 30 really that hot?
I'm sure it will be fine.
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Post by Tim on Apr 13, 2016 14:37:35 GMT
Is 30 really that hot? I'm sure it will be fine. I'm just shy of that now (27 today), gets to over 40 in the summer. All my mates kit is fine but no LPs out here, just CDs |
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 13, 2016 14:58:38 GMT
Sitting in my office at 27/28'c is just ok if I have the fan on
At 30'c I melt
Above that I leave
Don't want to have my speakers coming apart.
No way are my LPs going up there. Assume CDs will be ok
Maybe all will be ok short term.
How about long term with the difference between the top end heat and the low end perhaps stressing the material ?
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Post by Tim on Apr 13, 2016 15:08:35 GMT
Tbh, I think the damper cold weather is more likely to be your problem than 30 degrees Mike
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 19:23:13 GMT
Is 30 really that hot? I'm sure it will be fine. I agree. I've ran kit in Cyprus before. It's common for indoor temperatures to hit 40degres or more when you're not there to open windows or run air con. I know a few others who have decent systems and I haven't heard of any problems. Vinyl records will be another matter. I'm still pondering that one. |
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 13, 2016 19:41:16 GMT
Living in Central Africa as a kid in the 1970s we only had air-conditioning in the bedrooms. The hi-fi and records were all fine. I still have some of the records.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 19:48:08 GMT
That's great to hear, come to think of it, plenty of DJs in Ibiza and other hot locations too. Their records must survive ok.
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Post by Slinger on Apr 13, 2016 21:55:59 GMT
The main problem, if there is one, would probably be the constant temperature changes rather than just the heat itself as you yourself mention.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 14, 2016 7:01:02 GMT
Never mind the equipment, I couldn't enjoy listening in a 30C room.
As for damage, a PC will generally not like it and the fan(s) will run fast and noisy.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 14, 2016 7:29:03 GMT
If it becomes my home office I will do work on making it a lot better to work in.
The Velux windows will help to lose some heat
Currently it is a bedroom that is hardly used
If I'm in there a lot then I will also stabilise the temperature making it warmer in the winter
So looks like it is worth a punt at least
It vaguely resembles SpeedySteve's room. The acoustics will be interesting being plasterboard all over and wooden floor
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2016 9:19:06 GMT
My listening room is in the roof space of my house here in the South of France.
Temperatures reach the high twenties at the height of summer and there has never been any issue with kit or vinyl.
There is an air onditioning unit fitted for when it starts to get hotter, but iwhen building it look at fitting decent insulation.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 14, 2016 12:06:42 GMT
This is all built. Roof tiles, insulation at 2009 regs, plasterboard.
I think the high temp is down to the height in the building.
Will report back in July
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2016 12:58:48 GMT
You should be fine.
It hits high thirties here and my insulation isn't up to modern standards.
The building construction is different here though.
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 14, 2016 16:55:15 GMT
Just thought my original Isos were with me in hot offices before and they have lived.
I think upstairs will go a few degrees over but with some good airflow maybe I can get around it
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