Ventilation through the jack holes should be sufficient. There isn't much
heat generated from small linear supplies, as compared to what you have in
your computer, for instance.
John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.comThe Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com > -----Original Message-----
> From: motm@yahoogroups.com [mailto:motm@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> Larry David
> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 12:27 AM
> To: MOTM List
> Subject: [motm] heat buildup?
>
> Hi all - I built a two row case (20U in each row) for my MOTM-based
> modular. In it now are a 900 PS, a 440 and a 110; finishing up an
> 800 EG kit and will be adding some DIY modules next. Right now there
> is a back panel that slides on and off but it is rather kludgey and
> rattles at certain bass frequencies. I'm thinking of just screwing
> it in place, making the case more or less "air tight", aside from
> whatever air passes through the front panel jacks or tiny "slop"
> spaces between modules. Will I get too much heat build-up in the
> case with no air circulation? I'd like to keep the dust out as much
> as possible (and not drill ventilation holes in the back panel). For
> some reason my studio gets rather dusty, though I take pains to
> prevent it.
>
> Thanks,
> ld
>
>