How Much Space for Ventilation

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

I have a Vox AC30, which has top-side vents. I can't stack anything on top of it, but I'd like to have that option for the sake of convenience.

If I put a couple blocks on top of the AC30, will I have enough space to properly vent it? How much space does an amp need to give it enough ventilation?

- Keith

 

[The Golden Boy]

Re: How Much Space for Ventilation

What you might want to consider- just as a precaution is one of those little clippy fans you can get at any drug store or the dollar store or whatever. I wouldn't clip it onto the amp itself, but just blowing enough air into the amp to force ventilation...

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: How Much Space for Ventilation

I have a Vox AC30, which has top-side vents. I can't stack anything on top of it, but I'd like to have that option for the sake of convenience.

If I put a couple blocks on top of the AC30, will I have enough space to properly vent it? How much space does an amp need to give it enough ventilation?

- Keith

The 2x4s should be fine....Stand them on end instead of flat and you should be ok...

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: How Much Space for Ventilation

Using 2x4s on end sounds like it would make for a wobbly situation.

- Keith

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: How Much Space for Ventilation

Using 2x4s on end sounds like it would make for a wobbly situation.

- Keith

Not if you're gentle and careful....:nana:

Ok.....How about stacking 2 2x4s on top of each other on each side of your amp?

 

[jeremy]

Re: How Much Space for Ventilation

ac30's used to always run hot, not sure about the new ones. a little clip fan isnt a bad idea

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: How Much Space for Ventilation

ac30's used to always run hot, not sure about the new ones. a little clip fan isnt a bad idea

The old early ones weren't vented....Marshall/Korg has fixed that problem over the years though...Shouldn't even really be an issue!