Ventillation on a AMP
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Ventillation on a AMP
I just installed a 200 watt rockford fossgate amp in one of my bags on my flht and was wondering if anyone has had a problem with the heat off the amp and what you did to cool the bag or vent it. I don't really like cutting up my bags (hard) but I went for a ride recently and when i got back that amp was really hot.
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I once had a problem with a truck I used to have. The amp was under the seat and got so hot it would shut itself off for 2-3 minites. I wired in a mini fan from radio shack to blow air over it and never had a problem after that.
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i have a old school fozgate with 4 6x9 on my RK. no problems yet, but i was thanking about something like (1hagop) applied to his ampbut slightly changed , i will drill several small holes that mesure thediameter of the fan then cover with mesh and silicone the fanto the inner side of my bagtoward the wheel , but i don`t know if it will efect the sound , working on installing my apes at the moment so this will be my next project. thanks for your post.
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For the sound question... I am not an audio expert but I do know the size of the box and vented non-vented makes a difference. You did not mention if there was a speaker in your bag but here is a website that can help out with speaker vs volume of box and all that happy stuff!
http://www.bcae1.com/spboxnew2.htm
I personally do not want anything in my bags because ofstorage for trips for the wife. However I saw a guy this last weekend with an amp and speaker set up in the bags and DAMN! this thing rocked! I almost changed my mind! but I remembered my wife and well you know the rest!
http://www.bcae1.com/spboxnew2.htm
I personally do not want anything in my bags because ofstorage for trips for the wife. However I saw a guy this last weekend with an amp and speaker set up in the bags and DAMN! this thing rocked! I almost changed my mind! but I remembered my wife and well you know the rest!
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RE: Ventillation on a AMP
thanks for the link. yeah i am like you i really don't like having anything in my bags cause i use them so i neatly set it up on one side and only used half the space. no speakers in my bags.
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I would like to amp up but I bought a bagger because I needed the room, wish it could be mounted under the tour pack or in the fairing,
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I would like to amp up but I bought a bagger because I needed the room, wish it could be mounted under the tour pack or in the fairing,
I would like to amp up but I bought a bagger because I needed the room, wish it could be mounted under the tour pack or in the fairing,
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thanks (yank) new bars just arived today once i`am done i will start on the cooling fan`s and on another note : no room left in bags after speakers & ampinstall i have room for my jacket or a couple of sweaters ,ect.. basicly short trip items,my ladys purse/(pocketbook as she calls it!)basics.. any how i have already started or partialy completed my Quick disconects on my wire harness to the audio system in my hardbags for easy removal ,so for the long runs i mount my stock bags and start packing and since i have a rk i could add a quick mount bat wing with audio serving two issues audio & wind on the long hall.just wanted to post some option that i`am usingI have to say i love my audio on the hard bags (ROCK`S) i will post as i move forward. thanks again.
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