Anyone (or NLee the Engineer!) - Differences "Vanson/Tenergy BC1HU" vs "AccuPower AP2020-1 Accu-Manager 20"? I see with the rainfly up, the screens are exposed, do they zip up for privacy?
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You're right, it's a rip, there is no difference. Mine came used with no paperwork to indicate a receipt or how to return it. Stay away from this thing!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Long answer: I was lucky enough to have my USB ports on my desktop pc close to the PC's power supply fan outlet. So it actually blows a continuous stream of "coldish" air on the ASIC miner. So I don't use a separate miner. It's been running 24x7 for about a month without any issues. But it does get hot when running without a fan, and electronics generally don't like getting too hot. So I imagine the life time of the device will be shortened if it's running hot all the time. These devices are quite new and have probably never been CE approved or similar, so basically no one knows for sure. But I've yet to see any reports online about ASIC miners catching fire. That's a good thing. Also a cheap ebay or china USB fan is probably not CE approved either and not built to run 24x7 as is probably just as likely to burn :) Short answer: If you have any kind of circulation and make sure the two miners are not close to each other (causing heat to build up) I'd not be that conserned about a fan. There is a heat block on them. But if you dislike having hot things sticking out of your computer try to give them some kind of cooling.
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I chose 3900B, cuz when adding a timer removes the human element. This is in respect to humidity and area temperature! Also, all electrical components are old school and easy to repair/replace and not subject to power surges!!! WA4MUC Lake Butler, Fl
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I don't know about the 28-port models, but both the data and PoE 10/12-port models are completely fanless. The machines handle heat dissipation very well.I found out about the fanless operation checking tech specs on Cisco's website. They probably have the same info on the 28-port model.
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@ "I have them all over my house to protect big ticket items; Computers, Washer's, Dyers, Ref., Stoves, etc."Good grief John, you're protecting "big ticket" items with a low-end surge protector which is only spec'd to absorb a 1000 Joule surge? You better read up on just how little protection this unit actually provides...fine for relatively inexpensive items but not for costly things like computers, big-screen TVs and the like. Also, I'm curious about how you're using this 15A device with dryers, stoves, etc. which don't run on 110V and certainly pull more amperage than 15. @ "I have them all over my house to protect big ticket items; Computers, Washer's, Dyers, Ref., Stoves, etc."Good grief John, you're protecting "big ticket" items with a low-end surge protector which is only spec'd to absorb a 1000 Joule surge? You better read up on just how little protection this unit actually provides...fine for relatively inexpensive items but not for costly things like computers, big-screen TVs and the like. Also, I'm curious about how you're using this 15A device with dryers, stoves, etc. which don't run on 110V and certainly pull more... » Read More @ "I have them all over my house to protect big ticket items; Computers, Washer's, Dyers, Ref., Stoves, etc."Good grief John, you're protecting "big ticket" items with a low-end surge protector which is only spec'd to absorb a 1000 Joule surge? You better read up on just how little protection this unit actually provides...fine for relatively inexpensive items but not for costly things like computers, big-screen TVs and the like. Also, I'm curious about how you're using this 15A device with dryers, stoves, etc. which don't run on 110V and certainly pull more amperage than 15. « Show Less
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The side windows are clear and not the best for privacy - I have never had an issue but it always makes me wonder. Alps has great customer service - they just replaced the fly due to damage and I have not opened up the new fly to see if the windows are still clear. Since the tent is only 60 inches high I usually sit on the floor while getting ready! I usually have my uniform hanging in front of one window so I only need to consider the other window. Hope this helps.
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I installed one over my FanTastic Fan. I feel it might restrict the air flow but probably not as much as other type. Fantastic has come out with a vent cover to use with their fans and that might be worth looking into. The price of their covers has come down. The automatic rain feature still works even when the cover is over it. I got the covers so I could have the fan operate when it was raining out. Some times it will work when raining and sometimes it doesn't.
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Hi robert,Sorry for the delay, I used a watt meter to see how much my system was using. I have a big CPU cooler and this graphic card and I was reading 300 or so watts at the wall receptacle. I lean the way of others. While you could probably get by for a while with your power supply, solid voltage = stability in the computer world. If your PS is always near its limit, you may run in a lot of issues. A PS is fairly cheap and easy to install. I have a seatronic 750 S series to give me room for expansion in the future but it may be an overkill. A good 650 would be just fine for sure.Regards Hi robert,Sorry for the delay, I used a watt meter to see how much my system was using. I have a big CPU cooler and this graphic card and I was reading 300 or so watts at the wall receptacle. I lean the way of others. While you could probably get by for a while with your power supply, solid voltage = stability in the computer world. If your PS is always near its limit, you may run in a lot of issues. A PS is fairly cheap and easy to install. I have a seatronic 750 S series to give me room for expansion in the future but it may be an overkill. A good 650 would be just fine for... » Read More Hi robert,Sorry for the delay, I used a watt meter to see how much my system was using. I have a big CPU cooler and this graphic card and I was reading 300 or so watts at the wall receptacle. I lean the way of others. While you could probably get by for a while with your power supply, solid voltage = stability in the computer world. If your PS is always near its limit, you may run in a lot of issues. A PS is fairly cheap and easy to install. I have a seatronic 750 S series to give me room for expansion in the future but it may be an overkill. A good 650 would be just fine for sure.Regards « Show Less
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I haven't tryed heat emitters in it yet . So far I have only had a Exo Terra Repti Glo 10.0 UVB compact 26w in it and it's been working great ! . If you put a emitter in please let me know how it works :) .
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I use mine half of the time without the fan because it allows airflow. Personally, I would choose the model with a fan over the one without because there are times, during heavy usage, that the fans prevent my laptop from getting uncomfortably hot. But that's just me. :)
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Agree with other users. I'm using fan now in Az desert hike. No way I want it to turn off even in the cooler nights. Love the fan.
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http://www.avsforum.com/t/830877/quad-shield-or-notAppears to be some differences in opinion as to the differences in the shielding. Here is a reference to a discussion -- should give you a little guidance amongst the confusion - -
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Where did you see that? I didn't find anything on the page that says av-in . Both models have the same name "Aiptek Action HD GVS" so it seems strange that they would make any major differences like that.If anyone can prove this please let me know since I am holding off until I know for sure. Thanks.
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I own the 1 TB model and also noticed the heat buildup. I keep my unit off unless I'm backing up data. Had it a year and so far, so good.
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Kinda prefer hard drive docking stations actually. Especially ones straight up and down. Easier on the motor. One I'm using is Vantec e-sata in white. Think it only goes to 3TB so when I go to 4 TB I gotta look for a new one. I mostly prefer it because I can stick a 3-4 inch mini fan behind it if it gets too warm. And cases don't do much for heat dissipation even the ones that are supposed to. Only one that did they don't make anymore :(
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I THINK so, Friend Sutherland... This unit SEEMS to have no built-in Loading Resistor Array (as my other one had) to overheat and raise the Stench Level. This unit clearly tests for UNLOADED PSU voltages; imho the price reflects that lightweight design. OTOH, searching the Web on the terms [ ATX Molex pinout ] will reliably reveal the Two Magic Pins that are momentarily connected to each other in order to to start the works whenever the Box's front-panel button is pressed from cold-start... One wee jumper, permanently bridging those two adjacent Molex pins, will Just Do the Job for No Money. That's what I do in MY lab whenever called-for. Hasn't ever failed me. Just doing what the test appliance does, is all! ;) And that is all. 0{;-)o[
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Hey. So how did this go? I'd like to try this as well. Figure it would take dust etc out on the air even with the be best on. Any insight would be appreciate! Thx.