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Posted by: Justin on 10 April 2002

I'm contemplating moving my equipment (a bunch of black boxes and an Lp12) to a location in my living room right infront of a heating/cooling vent.

I;m wondering if anybody has thier gear in front of a heating/cooling vent and if the air arising therefrom has an adverse effects on the equipment. I'm not so much concerned with the Naim boxes, but I do worry that hot or cold dry air will damage, warp, discolor, whatever. . .my Lp12, which I would hate to happen.

Also, provided I was diligent is putting my records back when I've played them, would direct sunlight on the Lp12 have any adverse effects on the mechanics? Any experience with this?

Thanks
Judd

Posted on: 11 April 2002 by Bernard Paquet
Hi Justin,

My kit is in front of an electrical plinth (only place availible in the room). I have some problem with my 135. When the fan start it never stop. You can see the thing...instead of puting fresh air inside it's warm air (when the heat is on). I have two choice, lowering the heat or power off the 135 for a couple of minute to stop the fan.

I usually lower the heat... smile

Bernard Paquet

Posted on: 11 April 2002 by Duncan Fullerton
Justin,

Due to space constraints both my stands have to sit a few inches in front of a storage heater. It doesn't seemt to have harmed them, and my LP12 looks fine.

Posted on: 11 April 2002 by garyi
I had a pair of credos, one was close to a window and was bleached on the sun side to almost grey, obviously no effect on sound but still.

Also had my rega under the sun side once, OK so I left a record on and it got trashed, but you may be looking at bleaching to your nice deck as well.

I really wouldn't recommend it, no effect to sound perhaps but resale value...

Posted on: 11 April 2002 by Justin
I was afraid of the sun issue. Bleaching seems to be an obvious result of leaving wood stuff infront of the window. I suspect, however, that it might be more than just a cosmetic issue. letting the wood sit in the sun (as it alternates night and day) causes oscilations in the moisture content of the wood, which can't be good for it's stability. I would anticipate some degree of warping after a while.

We have a small natural cherry cabinet in our family room with a peice of glass on it. In the winter, we noticed that the glass is very easy to slide around, whereas in the summer, it generaly stays put. The cause was warping of the wood when the moisture content was low (winter), which created a "hill" in the middle of the slab.

Anyway, i attribute the warping to moisture changes that may result both from ambient humidity as well as sun-drying.
Judd

Posted on: 12 April 2002 by Mark Packer
Justin,

Just the point I was going to mention. I think humidity is more the issue that abssolute temp. Particularly as the LP12 has a timber plinth.

Last year we had a leak which trashed our home and the dehumidifying process wreaked havoc with some of the furniture. I suggest that you consider getting a hygrometer(?) and placing a bowl of water near the air/heat outlet to facilitate evaporation and maintaining an even humidity.

Humidity affects all timber products includinmg speaker cabinets etc.

regards,

Mark