In wall rack idea

[zguy1243]

Just installed a surplus Middle Atlantic rack into the wall in my radio room. I wanted to achieve a neat appearance and still keep some of my rack mount items accessible. My radio room is next to some unfinished space on one side and I have plumbed all the equipment into that wall. Thought this may give someone a idea for a cool project that looks really sharp. We do these kind of in wall rack setups in homes for theater and house control equipment at work. I am in the process of making a hinged tinted glass door for the front of this rack....

 

[divemaster500]

Very cool

 

[ScannaMan9]

What he said...
Can we see the rest of your shack?

 

[Porkins]

Very Nice! I think you just drummed up some business for MAP.

 

[Rt169Radio]

Interesting idea.

 

[N5JCJ]

Just out of curiosity, is there a place to mount a cooling fan in that cabinet? I can see the cabinet is well ventilated. I would think that the cabinet would have the tendency to store some heat, especially if the radios were in use for a period of time.

 

[zguy1243]

Just out of curiosity, is there a place to mount a cooling fan in that cabinet? I can see the cabinet is well ventilated. I would think that the cabinet would have the tendency to store some heat, especially if the radios were in use for a period of time.

Yes it has knockouts in the top for fans. I plan on making some filters for the vented areas first before I install the fans to keep the dust and dirt from building up inside....

 

[sspo10]

Very nice indeed makes me want to build one now.

 

[W2NJS]

Nice, but how about some blank panels to fill in until you install more equipment in the rack? I've found that Sam Ash has great prices on rack panels, usually with free shipping.

 

[jim202]

Yes it has knockouts in the top for fans. I plan on making some filters for the vented areas first before I install the fans to keep the dust and dirt from building up inside....

The only problem with the large fans that you can order for that cabinet is they are large and make a bunch of noise. Your not going to need any where that much air movement to keep your equipment happy. I would look at mounting some 4 inch or smaller fans that are much quieter. If you can find the fans with the blades that are not flat and straight on the end, they run with less noise.

 

[RadioDaze]

These are virtually silent:
Newegg.com - Scythe Kama Flow 2 120mm case fan 900RPM
These are large fans that can move a lot of air at slower operating speeds - designed for "silent computing" enthusiasts. Check out other Scythe products as well.

 

[Michael-SATX]

Curious, it lQQks like the space behind the rack backs up to an attic as I see an AC Flex-Duct ?
I would think if that's so that you would want to seal off and insulate the cabinet to keep out heat
and install ventallation that only circulates front panel side room air that is climate controlled ?
I would think small and quiet fans at the top to evacuate what little heat that rises to the top of rack.
I like the sharp custom flush look and especially the molding. The smoked glass door will be nice too!

ps~ I love those framed pictures on the same wall of the SR-71 and the Space Shuttle~ very cQQl

 

[JSTARS03]

Very Nice

That does give it a very nice clean look.

 

[zguy1243]

Nice, but how about some blank panels to fill in until you install more equipment in the rack? I've found that Sam Ash has great prices on rack panels, usually with free shipping.

Thanks, I have a few more items to ad to the rack. I hope to fill it up...thanks for the tip

 

[zguy1243]

Curious, it lQQks like the space behind the rack backs up to an attic as I see an AC Flex-Duct ?
I would think if that's so that you would want to seal off and insulate the cabinet to keep out heat
and install ventallation that only circulates front panel side room air that is climate controlled ?
I would think small and quiet fans at the top to evacuate what little heat that rises to the top of rack.
I like the sharp custom flush look and especially the molding. The smoked glass door will be nice too!

ps~ I love those framed pictures on the same wall of the SR-71 and the Space Shuttle~ very cQQl

Thanks for the kind words, I plan to build a MDF enclosure on the rear of the rack and box it in, this will allow me to insulate the rack...