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  Cooling Products for Components

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Cooling products are the first line of defense against the heat generated by today's audio video components. Most of these cooling products are simply placed on top of components to circulate air around the component. Components that typically need such protection include: home theater amplifiers, receivers, high-definition cable and satellite receivers, some DVD players and other computer controlled components such as video processors, media servers, and game consoles.

All of these are Professional Grade Products meaning they feature the exclusive and patented magnetic bearing system which is far superior to traditional ball and sleeve bearing fans which ALL other cooling brands utilize purely due to lower cost, or they simply do not know or care about quality.  The products are also 'lifetime' products.  With minimal maintenance they will truly last a lifetime.  These are the same products used in mission critical systems at NASA, the US military, through the government, major technology corporations, and in countless yachts, homes, and businesses around the globe.

    Quick Reference To Component Cooling Products

  • Duo Cooling Unit (CP-DUO) - A residential, universal and budget friendly solution for spot cooling and venting components.  The slim design makes it great for tight spaces.
  • Spot Cooler (CP-SPOT) - Professional grade spot cooler for mid- to larger-size components such as amplifiers and receivers.
  • HiFlo Lite Pro (VS-HFL-PRO) - Professional grade spot cooler or ventilation cooler.  Very similar to the SPOT except the SPOT has an open frame so it is not appropriate for ventilation applications.
  • HiFlo Pro (VS-HF-PRO) - Professional grade spot cooler or ventilation cooler.  Very similar to the HFL except features 2 fans instead of 1.  This would be for ultra aggressive cooling spot cooling applications.
  • Component Unit (CP-CC-2FN, -4FN, -4WC, -FL, -9FN) - For cooling in racks or more for this section, stacking on top of, or between, components.
  • Universal Cooler (CP-UC & CP-UC-2) - For spot cooling or venting (intake or exhaust) racks, entertainment centers, cabinets, recessed TV enclosures, etc.

Durability Information

These products are intended to be LIFETIME products and also help save the environment.  Cool Components products are designed and manufactured to live a very long life and in fact, indefinitely.  This is done using heavy gauge steel housings and engineering to make the products easily serviceable.  Of course there are no magic fans and while these fans last a very long time, and do so quietly unlike ball bearing and sleeve bearing fans, they will require normal maintenance and replacement but in a matter of minutes and with minimal expense, the products can be made 'like new' and end up lasting indefinitely.  This means, design one system, maintain that system and not have to redesign and start over paying full price for new cooling products every few years like would be required with other products.

Power Considerations

For some applications it may be desirable to power multiple units with one power supply. For applications of this type, please refer to the power requirements listed in the power specifications section of each product to determine the appropriate power supply. Additional power supplies are located in the Power Products category. Note that powering multiple units will require additional power cables which are also located in the Power Products category.  Power cable options include short and long y-cables, tri-cables, and extension cables.


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 For Additional Info on Component Cooling, Scroll to the Bottom of this Page

Products (Total Items: 8)

Cool Components Duo Cooling Unit
1-CP-DUO
Cool Components Duo Cooling Unit
Versatility - For spot cooling components or venting enclosures
On Sale::  $29.95

Cool Components Spot Cooler
1-CP-SPOT
Cool Components Spot Cooler
NEW!!! Professional Spot Cooler
Mid Cooling Level
On Sale::  $19.95

Cool Components HiFlo Lite Pro System
1-VS-HFL-PRO
Cool Components HiFlo Lite Pro System
NEW!!! Aesthetic Series: Pro Version for Venting Cabinets, Enclosures & Spot Cooling (Mid Cooling Level)
Includes Grill & Power Supply
Your Price: $80.00

Cool Components HiFlo Pro System
1-VS-HF-PRO
Cool Components HiFlo Pro System
NEW!!! Aesthetic Series: Pro Version for Aggressively Venting Cabinets, Closets, Enclosures & Spot Cooling
Available in Plastic: Multiple Colors
Wood: Maple & Oak
Your Price: $110.00

Cool Components Component Unit LT - 2-Fan
1-CP-CU-LT2
Cool Components Component Unit LT - 2-Fan
Aggressive Mid-Depth Cooling Unit
Place on Top of components or use in racks
2 Versions Available
On Sale::  $55.00

Cool Components Component Cooling System
1-CP-CC
Cool Components Component Cooling System
Aggressive Full Size Cooling Unit
Stack between components or use in racks
4 Versions Available
Your Price: $200.00

Cool Components Component Cooling System - 9 Fan Unit
1-CP-CC-9FN
Cool Components Component Cooling System - 9 Fan Unit
Extreme Full Size Cooling Unit
Stack between components or use in racks
Your Price: $395.00

Cool Components Universal Cooler System - 1RU
1-CP-UC
Cool Components Universal Cooler System - 1RU
Various cooling applications - from racks to cabinets and recessed TVs
Your Price: $145.00

Additional Considerations for Component Cooling

 
This section is primarily dedicated to products that directly cool components by circulating air around the components. These products and this principle can be applied for most installations no matter the location of the components. The primary exception is if the components are installed in an open area and have plenty of spacing between them. This is the environment that components were designed for so additional cooling should not be necessary.  Unfortunately from a cooling standpoint though, the more common trend is to install components in cabinets or closets and conceal them by closing the doors and thus limiting airflow.

For components that are installed in cabinetry or closets, cooling products should be considered along with venting products.  In some circumstances, either cooling or venting products will be appropriate and in other more demanding situations, both cooling and venting products may be required.

Best Practice. The first and perhaps most important step in cooling components is to position components properly by not stacking heat producing components on top of each other, space shelving properly (so components can 'breathe'), keep wiring organized so the wiring does not block airflow, and then have sufficient openings in shelving to allow airflow between the shelves. The best method is to notch out the back of the shelves which provides for easy wiring management as well as good airflow.

Once the natural airflow is maximized, then consider when cooling products may be required. If heat producing components do not have the recommended spacing which is normally 4 above the components, then cooling products very well may be required. The good side is that if heat is not accumulating in the area, if there is venting installed or if for example, components are in a cabinet but there is no back to the cabinet, then minimal additional airflow will most likely do the job for example a Single or Dual Fan Unit. More demanding situations are also not a huge challenge since we offer a full line of Cooling Products.

Avoid Common Misconceptions Related to Cooling Components. At this point, we are tired of looking at claims made by so-called cooling professionals with few to no credentials so we have created this section.

1) CFMs and Airflow Requirements for Components.  To cool components, a huge amount of CFMs (cubic feet per minute of airflow) is not required. Some people try to quantify the CFMs that are needed to cool equipment but there are huge holes in the logic and methodology which then negates any legitimacy to these approaches. Plain and simple, there are too many variables to quantify the precise CFM requirements.The bottom line is that if you use some common sense, follow the principles mentioned above which a large portion does not involve spending a penny on cooling products, then monitor your systems and the heat being generated, cooling components is not a huge challenge. Simply add cooling products based on where the heat is accumulating and which components are affected.

2) How Air Flows and Pretty Diagrams.  This is a subject that is sometimes baffling. It is almost amusing to see drawings and diagrams of air moving nicely through a cabinet and around components. The cool air, represented with blue arrows,coming in the bottom of the cabinet and then hot air coming off the components, depicted by red arrows of course, flowing to the back of the cabinet and perfectly exhausting out the top.....

The fact is that it would be great if it was that easy and air was that 'manageable' but it is not. As it related to cooling components, unless there is natural or assisted airflow, heat will simply accumulate around the components and build until a thermal shutdown is triggered which is the short term affect. The long term affect which may occur even if there are not thermal shutdowns, is that the lifespan of the equipment may be compromised.

3) Equipment's Life is Cut in Half with Every10 Degree Rise....  This is just BS is the only way to put it. We have not seen one single 'valid'study that substantiates this. This is another area where folks have tried to quantify a principle but true research is limited or non-existent. We're not even going to go into all of the variables that would bust this line of reasoning wide open.

The fact is that yes, heat can damage equipment, but the fact also exists that the internal temperatures, the 'normal' operating temperatures in a component, are far greater than we address in cooling components and the systems in general. Most components today also have thermal protections built-in so if you have a component shutting down due to heat, you should definitely pay attention to the issue because there is no better indicator that a problem exists. You should also pay attention to ambient temperatures around the components because the problem occurs because there are several components that generate in an area and then airflowlimited or cut off totally.

The point though is to not let this scare tactic work on you! Again, use common sense, take the basic precautions, and then monitor your systems.

4) Professional Products vs. Fans.  We are now seeing more and more products hitting the market that are marketed as audio video cooling products. The fact is that while the principles may be the same between the 'garage' vs 'professional' products, much more goes into the products than just selling a fan and power supply. The fact is that not all fans are created equal and trust folks with a closet full of 'fans' on that - we spent two years testing and rejecting fans before specing specialty fans.

In the residential electronics world we have to consider both noise and effectiveness equally. Products have tobe quiet and effective with very very few exceptions. Actually no exceptionswhen it comes to the effectiveness. Just like an amplifier produces heat though, a fan produces noise. There is no magical 'quiet' fan out there. So why dowe have boxes full of fans? It is because we have tested most fans on the market and honestly,all failed. We ended up having fans specially manufactured to our specifications to balance the noise vs effectiveness issue. We also had tocontend with bearing issues asmost fans are not intended for vertical mountingand then electrical noise can also be created by certain types of fans.Then thereare also longevity issues and a few other things we won't bore you with.

So the bottom line is that while you can certainly find a wide variety of 'fans' on the market, just ensure that your source for cooling products has done their researchon the fan types,selected the properfans and created products for use in residential technology applications. They should also have experience with home audio video systemsas well asexperience with thermal dynamics. The products should be well tested, aesthetically pleasing, and be supported by a quality company with a strong commitment to their products and customers.


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