How to Build a COOL Amp Rack (easy) Temperature Monitor - 3 stage Fan Cooled

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  • @meade916
    @meade916  10 років тому +34

    guys, this is just a basic, quick little amp rack. The fans you choose, the location and other things will determine what it is going to take to get the job done. Higher CFM, higher static pressure of course is GOOD! But any air is better than none. :)

    • @dirtydog111167
      @dirtydog111167 8 років тому +3

      +meade916 do you have 2 fans as a intake or all 4 pushing out?

    • @sim6057138
      @sim6057138 6 років тому

      yes

    • @DETAIL1-jme
      @DETAIL1-jme 4 роки тому

      Hey steve my fans are 2.75 amps so I guess I can only use one right i dont want to mess up my temp sensor

    • @MUCH_ZILLA
      @MUCH_ZILLA Рік тому

      Mead can you make me one ? And if so how much ? I’ll send half so I can get started and the rest when your done let me know thx 🙏🏽

    • @dominicanbiker
      @dominicanbiker 4 місяці тому

      Had to come back to look at your video to help build a rack for my truck

  • @badabingbobaloo7245
    @badabingbobaloo7245 8 років тому

    when DYI money is no object cuz your saving hundreds if not thousands on someone building it for you. Meade is giving you so much info for free. this info is priceless. i got a quote for $4000 for an install without buying any equipment lol. i can build my own just will be slower but it will be done right and ill save $3000. thank you Meade for posting these videos your the man keep them coming your giving me great ideas. $100 or so dollars for that temp control is well worth it to me

  • @erikwhiting9885
    @erikwhiting9885 8 років тому +8

    Wow, reading some of these comments?!?!? Like wtf, this nice guy took the time to show a cool way to cool your amps, there are a million ways to do it and I applaud this one as it is efficient and looks cool, and as he said, made the shell out of scraps. Thanks bro, I may design something similar!

  • @JomarSullivan
    @JomarSullivan 10 років тому +6

    Simple. Effective. Awesome as always. Keep up the good work. I have learned a lot from your channel over the years.

  • @tezaintright
    @tezaintright 10 років тому +5

    Box made out of scraps looks better than anything ive ever build lol......thanks for this though, these informative vids like this are helpful to everyone even guys that have been around for a while but not as skilled lol...good stuff Steve.

  • @jameystowe9220
    @jameystowe9220 6 років тому +7

    Nice simple lil amp rack I'm going do one like that for my skar system

  • @HpcShadow
    @HpcShadow 10 років тому

    never thought this would be such an easy install ......never hurts to have the custom cooling .....gr8 vid bro

  • @x9x9x9x9x9
    @x9x9x9x9x9 10 років тому

    I really want to meet the engineer who made this and the DD-1.
    Man I was just scrolling back through your videos trying to find the one where you mentioned a tool that was best for cutting out holes for woofers in boxes. I was thinking it may have been 2 years ago but I couldn't find it but what really blew me away is that I have been subscribed for about 5 years. Damn. Its weird because I don't even have any woofers in my car and I'm not all that into it. I guess I just enjoy the videos and the scene.

  • @proofinthelyricsproofinthe3859
    @proofinthelyricsproofinthe3859 2 роки тому

    True player right here bruh this is dope af... the best part other than the build is this guy didnt even ask me to subscribe .... i sub'd .

  • @alextovar7762
    @alextovar7762 7 років тому

    Now That's what am looking forward to building with my son when he gets old enough for now its money saving time because we broke. So for now me and my son will watch you guys inspire us thanks to you guys my dreams stay alive.

  • @brettlyjonesin
    @brettlyjonesin 10 років тому +2

    Great video. Def made me wanna step my game up with a nicer amp rack and cooling fans. Love your videos where you teach something even beginners can do an benefit from.

  • @jcsanti222
    @jcsanti222 10 років тому

    Even if it is a test piece that amp rack is good looking man and that thermostat is a great little device to keep the amps from getting damage, I've seen a few amps get messed up because they got really hot so thumb's up for this steve

  • @rickyrobles7708
    @rickyrobles7708 5 років тому +1

    Dude thanks so much for this video. My RF P600.4 was shutting down on long trips so I decided to build a similar amp cooling rack like yours and I think it came out pretty well. I'm about to install it in my car. I used 4 Corsair ML120 120mm PWM Premium Magnetic Levitation Fans and your TM-1 Sensor. My amps are Rockford Fosgate P600.4 and P1000X1BD Punch.

  • @justintime8176
    @justintime8176 4 роки тому +3

    Great vid. Thanks. Just a suggestion but probably overkill, im gonna add a ½" gap between the amps and base of rack to channel air underneath and prevent insulated hotspots.

  • @briancambpell8268
    @briancambpell8268 5 років тому +3

    Does the TM-1 require a constant 12V power supply for memory, or is a switched 12V all that’s needed?

  • @Kenmarshallintereststx
    @Kenmarshallintereststx Рік тому

    That's awesome gave me a couple great ideas I had to laugh when you said this Milwaukee heat. Today is August 6th in South central Texas. I've been working on mine all weekend outside you don't need a heat gun here not even for shrink wrap to shrink. Send rain our way and cooler temps!

  • @lutfeejohnson2409
    @lutfeejohnson2409 10 років тому

    I do just put it in two days ago and let me tell you this little thing packs a big punch.. I running a 15 inch American bass xfl and man it sounds Loud!..

  • @No_Transitory
    @No_Transitory 5 років тому +3

    I build customer watercooled desktop Pc's... So the push/pull configuration im familiar with.. The fans you got seemed to only be small 88mm fans.. Have you thought about upgrading the fans to corsair 120mm high flow fans? Or the 140mm high flows? I made a box similar to yours only i couldn't find plexi glass and when I tried using my acrylic it would crack something terrible. But I'm running 4 140mm corsair fans in that same push/pull configuration. But my amps are rated class A/B... Your amps are class D which I know they get warm but would someone with class D amps really need a box lke this? I have two boss amps (one thats been pushing the heck out of a 10" Premier audio sub) only during super hot/humid days here in Jax,FL and me having it turned up would throw it in protective mode. I'm sure I could of eliminated this by simply moving the amp higher. Seeing this makes me wonder if theres a way to build a waterblocks (its what us computer nerds use to cool our processor, motherboard chip sets, and graphics cards.) If a water block could be fabricated to cool down the pieces of the amp that get hot it was be interesting to see a subwoofer system that's liquid cooled. Anyways thanks for the video.. I definately would love to have that tempature module you showed us. The ability to set the temp by adjusting a screw in the back. I need that in my life! Lol

  • @fauxfreshness7728
    @fauxfreshness7728 9 років тому

    Kind of sells the whole idea of using amp racks in addition to the device itself. Nice.

  • @marquezlara3611
    @marquezlara3611 10 років тому

    Man you are sick with the installs Bruh better than most of the beat shops I seen

    • @meade916
      @meade916  10 років тому

      thanks Marquez!

    • @marquezlara3611
      @marquezlara3611 10 років тому

      Anytime bro keep it up and let them haters hate that means you are doing something right

  • @d.linkythekat2530
    @d.linkythekat2530 2 роки тому

    How do you have the fans wired. What are they tied into/how are you powering them in the car?...GREAT VIDEO

  • @splaudio1
    @splaudio1 10 років тому

    This vid gave me some motivation to change up my own amp rack and add a cover to attach the fans to so it would cool more efficiently. Good stuff man thanks for that

  • @thesehands1772
    @thesehands1772 5 років тому

    New subscriber..... been watching your stuff for a couple weeks. Also new to car audio but jumping in head first cuz I just installed 2 systems in my truck and my girlfriends car. I go to your videos for information all the time. You make everything look so easy! Anyways thank you for putting so much great content out there and explaining stuff so well. Not to mention your camera man does a great job of catching everything for us to see. Thanks again from Bakersfield, California 👍🏼

  • @ShawnDingo420
    @ShawnDingo420 10 років тому +2

    Hey Mr. Meade just wanted you to know that your videos are the best! Keep it up no matter what!

    • @meade916
      @meade916  10 років тому +1

      thanks Shawn! :)

  • @joshcook4400
    @joshcook4400 9 років тому

    You the man Steve. Always stepping up the game.

  • @CarAudioFabrication
    @CarAudioFabrication 10 років тому +12

    Cool video! Is there a better way I can contact you? I just put up a video of using some sunflash to make part of my latest door pods project!

    • @meade916
      @meade916  10 років тому +2

      i thought you had my phone # lol - you can call me any time. email me @ wccaraudio@gmail.com ill give it to you.

    • @philb707
      @philb707 10 років тому

      Nice simple rack...u the fuckin man Mr.Meade

  • @scrapironfish
    @scrapironfish 10 років тому +2

    I wonder about putting one of these on the case fans in my PC? I'm an idiot and didn't read other comments first. I even watched you put them in your pc in your pc build videos.
    Good shit as usual Steve.

  • @Lapeno1088
    @Lapeno1088 10 років тому

    I think these videos of your products are crazy cool and informative. (no pun intended)

  • @audiofanaticz
    @audiofanaticz 10 років тому

    I have 15 Corsair fans in my computer that cool the radiators for my water cooling all powered by a SMD TM-1. Thing is awesome!

  • @breal36w
    @breal36w 9 років тому

    So how much slong do I not 2 suck to get a free set of these temp/fan controllers? For real I just stumbled across this video and noticed it's the dude from outrageous acts of science and now I can't stop watching all the videos on here. Great info bro!

    • @meade916
      @meade916  9 років тому +2

      Brett W hahah you don't gotta suck on no slong bro....just go to www.wccaraudio.com and order them. LOL

  • @michaeldavi9715
    @michaeldavi9715 Рік тому

    What’s a good temp to keep it under for cooling the amps. Like keep it under 115 or lower ? Just curious what normal temps are and good temps are so I can regulate accordingly. Nice info. I love the set up. Thanks for the nice info.

  • @Hydro4201000
    @Hydro4201000 5 років тому

    one of the dopest products I've seen

  • @hemi08911
    @hemi08911 10 років тому +3

    Man class was in session today thanks Steve gonna do this in my escalade.

  • @dylanstassen1058
    @dylanstassen1058 10 років тому

    Damn Meade... you even take your time to make the small stuff look good...

  • @jamessmith5904
    @jamessmith5904 6 років тому

    Great video! Still watching some of your classic videos in 2018 🤑

  • @joehamm5775
    @joehamm5775 8 років тому

    Damn man, I really like this. I don't have an outrageous system in my car, but my 2 amps do get hot and I think if I re-positioned my box I could fit this in the trunk. Those fans didn't seem to make any noise in the video. Plus I couldn't hear them over the music anyways haha. Looks like I found my next project!

  • @josephpuou96
    @josephpuou96 3 роки тому +1

    Would it be better to have the probe directly touching the amp🤷🏽‍♂️just asking

  • @ShoNuffDC
    @ShoNuffDC 9 років тому +1

    What cfm should be used and are you setting 2 to pull and 2 to push air?

    • @NN13K0
      @NN13K0 Рік тому

      Push/Pull is always the route you want to go, in any circumstance.

  • @BurningDownUrHouse
    @BurningDownUrHouse 5 років тому +1

    Will it still control the speed if I'm running the fan off of a relay? My fan is 8 amps so I need to run it off of a relay.

  • @jasongregoryjr3576
    @jasongregoryjr3576 9 років тому

    So I have a small Honda and was wondering if this would work in a wheel well?

  • @brandontroyer2775
    @brandontroyer2775 7 років тому +2

    Quick question witch fans are blowing air in the box witch fans are blowing air out or do they all blow air into the box

    • @garyking2480
      @garyking2480 6 років тому

      Doesn’t matter which one, and yes one is pushing air and the other is pulling.

  • @williammurkle2541
    @williammurkle2541 5 місяців тому

    Curious question, would it improve overall interior amp cooling, if younremove the bottom panels on the amps? Or would this allow to much internal exposure?

  • @BigGeorge3397
    @BigGeorge3397 10 років тому

    I like this follow-a-long. I'm going to try and build as soon as possible. One question. What would be an appropriate actual temp to set the sensor? Alabama summers can get in the low hundreds.

  • @trevintaylorthe6_7veganttucke
    @trevintaylorthe6_7veganttucke 8 років тому

    So do you have one set of fans blowing in and the other set pulling to air out?

  • @massholemitch6699
    @massholemitch6699 4 роки тому

    Where is the best spot to put the wire lead with the thermostat on it? Under amp? Or just anywhere in box?

  • @TOMCAT631
    @TOMCAT631 10 років тому

    Are you using two fans to push air over the amp and two fans to pull air away from amp or are all 4 used to blow air over the amp?

  • @badspydie
    @badspydie 6 років тому

    I have a audiobaughn a2300 hct that has built in fans but I'm gonna use your idea to help keep her cool. Thanks for the informative video

  • @dholikarra7288
    @dholikarra7288 2 роки тому

    hey man just wondering how do you connect the fans to the temperature controller?

  • @razorzedge9746
    @razorzedge9746 4 роки тому

    So do I put one set of fans sucking air in and the other pulling air out or both pushing air in ?

  • @Sh4tterdL0g1c
    @Sh4tterdL0g1c 10 років тому

    This guy is a engineering genius

    • @meade916
      @meade916  10 років тому

      nahhh...this is just basic stuff. But thanks!

    • @Sh4tterdL0g1c
      @Sh4tterdL0g1c 10 років тому

      Maybe to you!!! Na you're right you just get creative worth your work I love it, and I mean with all your vids not just this one

  • @Poppi3579
    @Poppi3579 10 років тому

    Do you have 2 fans running into the box and 2 running outward? If not is the box sealed?

  • @BEERLIGHTBROKER
    @BEERLIGHTBROKER 6 років тому

    Very cool video. I actually did something similar with my home audio amplifier/receiver and it did miracles for that amp.

  • @JTSpencer
    @JTSpencer 10 років тому

    Great video Steve. Simple yet extremely effective. May have to grab one once I get a chance to do my rebuild

  • @bitrage.
    @bitrage. 4 роки тому

    Actually useful asf for a pc.. Can i get one with an ac wall adapter so i can use it for a pc by hooking a bunch of fans to it?

  • @ManuFortiMcCoy
    @ManuFortiMcCoy 10 років тому

    Quick question, do you have the fans mounted in a push/pull configuration, or are you pushing air in with all four amps and using the whole you cut for the heat gun as an exhaust? I wonder which setup would produce the best results? Not that it would make that much of a difference; that box cooled down damn quick.

    • @NN13K0
      @NN13K0 Рік тому +1

      A push/pull configuration would always work better in any circumstance. The object is to run fresh air in over any "fins" on the amp, similar to that of a heatsink on a CPU. If all the fans are blowing out (or in), you aren't going to get any air change inside that box. My concern though would be if you have this in your trunk (where most amp racks are located - behind the back seats), the air inside the trunk is going to gradually get warmer... Especially in warmer environments or during summer months. So you'll end up re-circulating warm air. The design I'm going to build for my WRX is going to be VERY similar to this, however I'm going to have the exhaust fans pumping air into the cabin (just below the back seats through a fake speaker cover) on the driver side, while pulling air in from the passenger side - again, using speaker covers over the hole below the seat. This way the exhaust from the amp rack comes into the cabin and can be cooled with my AC or windows down (whichever I prefer to use at the given moment).

  • @sealvonroretz
    @sealvonroretz 9 років тому

    How do you have the fans facing pull or pushing the air out of the chamber?

  • @yellward8311
    @yellward8311 4 роки тому

    Are 2 fans pulling the hot air out or they all blowing in and pushing the hot air out the open hole at the bottom also can I wire fans to amp for power

    • @AJOSUE
      @AJOSUE 4 роки тому

      Yes push and pull, more efficient, but like he said any air is better than none

  • @Nathan-wf1pr
    @Nathan-wf1pr 8 місяців тому

    Can I run about 3 watts of pc 12v fans off the rem wire ? thanks for vid!!

  • @iTzReAcTiiOnZ
    @iTzReAcTiiOnZ 10 років тому

    Would you recommend mounting a amp rack like this on the sub box?

  • @cspill99
    @cspill99 Рік тому

    how do you think crossflow fans would do for cooling?

  • @2774aaronaaron
    @2774aaronaaron 10 років тому

    Hey Steve I,m from Western Australia just wondering if you could use the temp guage for the water temperature for your car

  • @MrGroundpounderz
    @MrGroundpounderz 10 років тому +3

    that tm-1 is a awesome little device. nice amp rack btw

    • @meade916
      @meade916  10 років тому +5

      thanks man. Just a quick lil' somethin i whipped up :) I was just going to make a video demoing the fans but i decided to use the rack somewhere now :D

  • @seangowan7441
    @seangowan7441 4 роки тому +1

    How much would it cost for this amp rack for a 5 channel amp for my 2018 Chevy Malibu?

    • @AJOSUE
      @AJOSUE 4 роки тому

      Easy to build, I make them

  • @mikenine110
    @mikenine110 5 років тому

    May be a dumb question but are all four fans blowing inside or are two blowing in and two sucking out

  • @alexpierce30
    @alexpierce30 8 років тому

    can you make one for like the winter? so when you have to go to work it will heat you're subs and amps so they don't break??

  • @JBoy0425
    @JBoy0425 6 років тому

    I ordered one but the instructions don't mention the yellow wire and they say there's a gray one for positive but I have no grey. I have a thick white wire, a thick black wire and the 3 thin ones (red, black and yellow) which are shielded together. Also there is no mention of how to install the inline fuse... do you cut the wire?? Wish it came with updated and clear instructions. I emailed my questions via the site and via Amazon but no response. I don't want to return it but I'm going to have to if I don't hear back in the next few days.

    • @meade916
      @meade916  6 років тому

      yellow= constant. Red= switched. Black = ground. The white and black wire is for the fans. We made some changes during the new manufacturing process and the manual didn't get updated. Sorry. Still pretty simple though. Red/Yellow/black is pretty universal in the car audio world. thanks man!

    • @JBoy0425
      @JBoy0425 6 років тому

      meade916 copy that. Thanks for getting back to me!

    • @meade916
      @meade916  6 років тому

      no prob! sorry about that! we are still working out the kinks in our new manufacturing process. I think the newest batch is supposed to be fixed for sure. It all works the same just the wires are not labeled right. Thanks for the order J!

  • @KZA1337
    @KZA1337 10 років тому

    dam that does a great job cooling steve, its something alot of ppl over look, well till there shit overheats lol

    • @meade916
      @meade916  10 років тому +1

      true true haha...thanks!

    • @KZA1337
      @KZA1337 10 років тому

      meade916 when the new subs coming out?

  • @MyWillyboi
    @MyWillyboi 10 років тому

    Do you have a fahrenheit version (TM-1)??? I dont like to do the conversion in my head. MY bad you answered it bro! Im gonna get one of those tm1 Fahrenheits

  • @951mendoza96
    @951mendoza96 10 років тому

    Nice man I had my amp under my seat and it got so hot one time the fuses started melting but I got a new amp and I mounted it in my trunk. I got to make one of these

  • @ArcadeDude44
    @ArcadeDude44 8 років тому

    This is awesome! I need to get at least 1 of these! Thanks for the awesome products, info & tutorials!

  • @FlyCat-cb8fz
    @FlyCat-cb8fz 10 років тому

    so are one side of fans pulling air out while the other one are pushing air in?

  • @rockystinson4528
    @rockystinson4528 10 років тому

    meade916 awesome video bro and gave me a ton of ideas about my Avalanche.

  • @jeremys8360
    @jeremys8360 6 років тому

    That’s super cool man! I’d love something like that for my system. I live in Mississippi so summer heat is a bitch so I’d need that in the afternoon

  • @charleshoppe913
    @charleshoppe913 2 роки тому

    how would you wire all of the fans together . i have zero know how on this subject, but i need to cool my amp. thanks

  • @woohunter1
    @woohunter1 7 років тому

    I'm a big fan of the little fans.

  • @bassinurfacerik7175
    @bassinurfacerik7175 10 років тому

    I def need one in my new Steve.how many fans can they control?

    • @visualdragon
      @visualdragon 10 років тому

      In the video it says that the controller can handle up to 5 amps without a relay so it depends on how much power each fan draws. The video states that each of those particular fans draws 0.16 amps so it could conceivably control up to 31 of those fans.

    • @bassinurfacerik7175
      @bassinurfacerik7175 10 років тому

      Thats alot!!!!of fuking fans!!

  • @jamessteele2547
    @jamessteele2547 5 років тому +1

    Would it be better to not include the plexiglass?? I feel like it would conserve the heat more.

  • @martinez1701a
    @martinez1701a 5 років тому +1

    Im gonna start mine today I was bumping some Bass Outlaws and my amp was getting to hot and shutting off this happened to two different amps and im not pushing alot of watts with budget amps. There mounted on the back of the rear seat in my 95 yukon and 100 degree weather right now.

  • @Hazie345
    @Hazie345 7 років тому

    Hey steve i got your 12v meter a few months back works like a champ ! im looking to get this temp one to when you thinking its going to be back in stock ? Need to step up production lol

  • @12Messenger
    @12Messenger 8 років тому

    What is the tool you used to drill the holes in the sides for the fans

  • @Grainsauce
    @Grainsauce 5 років тому

    How are the fans wired, just straight to the 12v and ground on the amplifier?

  • @chrismagnuson4019
    @chrismagnuson4019 10 років тому

    Do i put the fans pushing air in or pulling air out

  • @marqkirby9837
    @marqkirby9837 6 років тому

    When are you going to put new temp monitors out??

  • @Rodman8500
    @Rodman8500 10 років тому

    Nice how to Mr.Meade, salutes from Puerto Rico , keep the excelent job my friend. i love your videos .

  • @nobody-yr1pw
    @nobody-yr1pw 8 років тому

    Were two fans pushing and the other two pulling ?

  • @toddd6315
    @toddd6315 10 років тому

    As always, nice work man. I'll definitely be ordering a TM-1

  • @sirtorrance2069
    @sirtorrance2069 8 років тому +1

    Thats such a cool product! I will definitely be using one for my amp rack. The initial price is intimidating, but I know a device like this could run a lot more then you have them set at. You're changing the audio game one product at a time!

  • @keepitguttaent.gaming
    @keepitguttaent.gaming 8 років тому

    how much would you charge to make a one amp rack? I have a boss riot 1100m just to give you an idea of how big it should be, going under a 98 tahoe seat.

    • @BlakeSVP
      @BlakeSVP 8 років тому +4

      Ditch that amp go with something better

  • @johnnyjohnz1992
    @johnnyjohnz1992 9 років тому

    hey man i was wondering if you have done any amp test with hifonics.
    i was looking at the zrx2000.4 it says 250 rms a channel what do you think

  • @rbjoseph25
    @rbjoseph25 8 років тому

    thanks for posting this. I'll be building one as soon as my amps come in for my Audi a4

  • @TManMusicPage
    @TManMusicPage 10 років тому

    Have you ever thought to try cpu heatsinks for a pc? The night and day temp changes on a cpu with even just a heatsink without thermal paste is staggering. Id love to see how cool a stressed amp stays with a few of them stuck to it especially a Noctua NH D15

  • @danielobrien3772
    @danielobrien3772 7 років тому

    Whats up everyone. Will the SMD-TM1F be available anymore? I see its sold out everywhere. Is there an alternative i can use as for a temp monitor/controller for future builds with fans? Thanks a lot. Amazing channel. Learn something new every time i visit!!

  • @kdsboosted4954
    @kdsboosted4954 3 роки тому

    As heat rises......I would place the temp sensor in the top rear corner to turn the fans on sooner and to hide the sensor.

  • @MrFrshncln1987
    @MrFrshncln1987 9 років тому

    Nice setup, where can I get the parts so I can build me one of those

  • @JourneyWithTom
    @JourneyWithTom 10 років тому

    Super helpful video. Looks like I got a project for next weekend haha

  • @mrmadmike427
    @mrmadmike427 10 років тому

    gonna add some beat to Antheny's Tahoe.. ?neat lil device Steve , i predict u will have many happy customers.

  • @RobertoRamirez-kd5ow
    @RobertoRamirez-kd5ow 4 роки тому

    Hey smd had bought this product and was installing it and light just flicker and shut down wire like the
    Instruction said idk if this way is the best to hit u up

  • @RonA215
    @RonA215 7 років тому

    Is there another alternative to the fan controller? I'd like the set up just not to interested in paying $114 dollars for the controller. And what are the rpm on the fans you are using?

  • @williammurkle2541
    @williammurkle2541 5 місяців тому

    Wouldn't you want the probe inside the amp? I really like this build just worried about frying internal components

  • @fazjewls14
    @fazjewls14 6 років тому

    Hey bro I know this video was posted a few years back. I looked up those z fan and they are not available. Any other fans I can use? Again awesome on you session . God bless 💪😎