Hi, I just installed this in my safe, I know my power supply works because my lights come on. Should I be able to feel air/heat from this?
1964513
You would not know that it's on unless you look at your humidity gauge that should read between 35-50%. You can not feel air coming from the unit, but you will feel light heat within the safe. The unit will be warm.
1964514
you will be able to feel some heat after it warms up. it is not fan forced air. it will take a few minets to warm up and then the heat rises.
1964515
No, you wont feel air coming out of this unit! I was thinking the same way when I purchased mine. I just provides a constant warmness through out the safe!!
1964516
Turn it on and close your safe. Come back a few hours later and see if it is warmer inside. Using a small thermometer should show a slight increase of temperature inside. Of course the more you open it to check, the less effective it will be. Kind of like your refrigerator but in reverse.
1964517
It is such a small amount of heat (5 watts) that it is hard to feel air/heat. If you install a temp/humidity meter, you will see the difference. These can be purchased at walmart for less than $10.
1964518
Give it some time to warm up and then put your hand over the top. You will feel the heat. I didn't believe it either, but it's been working for months now. I still check it every time I open the safe.
1964519
Bought one some time ago, what I found out is the air flow is low volume. Hold your hand over the top and you will feel a slight air flow.I installed a small computer system (thermal logger) and download the data every 6 months to check on the temperature and humidity. My readings are consistant year round. hope this helps
1522718
I have never had heat be an issue. The unit has a warm feeling when operating but not to the extent that I could not use the unit.
1854264
It is warm to the touch, not hot. I have mine at the bottom of the safe with the mounts kinda wedged under the door lip.
1464209
Mine doesn't get that hot or even warm. It has a small cooling fan that isn't loud. I haven't mounted mine in a vehicle but under a front seat might be a good spot. You want to keep the 12 volt cables as short as possible, especially if you want to run close to the rated output.
1612269
I would think so you are under the maximum wattage. its alot of power so i would recommend that you have proper air flow to it to ensure a longer component life along with safty reasons.
766401
Please (call manufacturer to be sure) mine melted/popped also depends on what system watts you may have but play it safe call the experts Robert....good luck!
1335727
I would definitely return it. It could potentially become a fire hazard. Better safe than sorry!
1728782
I had the same concerns as I would be insulating above the light. I laid styrofoam directly on top of the light on a warm day, and monitored for several hours. Took the styrofoam off and could not feel any heat buid up whatsoever.
1431407
I have had no issues with heating as of yet and I'm still running stock fans.I have carpet where my puter sits so I just put a sheet of board underneath it,other than that I've done nothing.
1436550
Yes, make sure that it's in heat mode and that the temperature nob is turned in the proper position. Then, you'll feel heat. really good heat.
1228835
Haha, make sure the curiosity doesn't get the better of you and make you open it up for a tour. I am also wondering how its managing heat. My guess is the traditional copper piping with aluminum "fin" style heatsink attached behind the LED chips with the fans blowing across.
2157741
Warm is OK. Hot is not. Even 1-2 watts of power dissipation will warm a plug sufficiently that you can feel it, but is perfectly safe. Given that this heater draws 1,500 W, it's likely that this amount of power is being dissipated at the plug. The very small resistance where the plug touches the socket contacts is sufficient to cause this. And given that the purpose of this device is to generate heat, it's not like it's 'waste' heat either!
1014274
Mine does also so i think your ok. thats probably the internal transformer or internal cooling fan. check with the manufacture to be sure.
426057
Mine worked as soon as I plugged it in. If you do not feel cool air coming up through the opening in the table, there may be a short in the fan system. This is just my guess.
1588259
well, ventilation is always key for an amplifier.So far, and this is after a week, I have not noticed excessive heat.However, I have my main speakers running off a separate power amp via the 773's pre-amp outputs.Both my power amp and the 773 do feel "Warm," but I wouldn't call it excessive.I do have them in an open TV stand with no glass doors and large cutouts in the back.About one inch of space above the top of the unit773 has two USB ports on it, so if I notice excessive heat I plan on purchasing small USB powered vent fans like the ones from "Coolerguys."But, so far I have not noticed what I consider "excessive" heat." well, ventilation is always key for an amplifier.So far, and this is after a week, I have not noticed excessive heat.However, I have my main speakers running off a separate power amp via the 773's pre-amp outputs.Both my power amp and the 773 do feel "Warm," but I wouldn't call it excessive.I do have them in an open TV stand with no glass doors and large cutouts in the back.About one inch of space above the top of the unit773 has two USB ports on it, so if I notice excessive heat I plan on purchasing small USB powered vent fans like the ones... » Read More well, ventilation is always key for an amplifier.So far, and this is after a week, I have not noticed excessive heat.However, I have my main speakers running off a separate power amp via the 773's pre-amp outputs.Both my power amp and the 773 do feel "Warm," but I wouldn't call it excessive.I do have them in an open TV stand with no glass doors and large cutouts in the back.About one inch of space above the top of the unit773 has two USB ports on it, so if I notice excessive heat I plan on purchasing small USB powered vent fans like the ones from "Coolerguys."But, so far I have not noticed what I consider "excessive" heat." « Show Less
1524440
As long as it is not closing off the vents on the light and it is open above the light you should be fine. The noise can be an issue. One of my three lights had developed a very loud fan noise while the other two have remained very quiet. I think the fan has become unbalanced but I have no idea how to fix it. After about 10 minuets mine gets quieter but not as quiet as the other lights.
761150
There is no heat, this is an LED lamp. Keep your hands under it as long as you want.