Operational temperature of AV modulator?
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Operational temperature of AV modulator?
Does anybody know how hot the Blonder AV modulators should be when running? I just found one of ours running at about 140-150 degrees (hot enough to burn) while in use... is this within normal range or is it overheating and in need of circulation fans in the satellite cabinet?
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Re: Operational temperature of AV modulator?
As I recall they get pretty warm, but I didn't think that warm. I'll have to check ours.
Where are you measuring the temperature?
Where are you measuring the temperature?
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Re: Operational temperature of AV modulator?
This was on the bottom, dead center of the unit towards the rear of the unit.
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Re: Operational temperature of AV modulator?
I checked ours. The hottest reading was 110F. Warm, but not burning. I think something is wrong with your setup. We have 4 in a "stack", so no breathing room above/below. They run 24/7.
What's below yours? Something below heating it up?
What's below yours? Something below heating it up?
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Re: Operational temperature of AV modulator?
The Blonder tongue modulators should not exceed 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Even that is at the extreme, anything beyond that indicates a problem.aclawson wrote:Does anybody know how hot the Blonder AV modulators should be when running? I just found one of ours running at about 140-150 degrees (hot enough to burn) while in use... is this within normal range or is it overheating and in need of circulation fans in the satellite cabinet?
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Re: Operational temperature of AV modulator?
Thanks. I'll break out the laser next time I'm over there and get an absolute reading before I file a formal ticket.