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Review on Advanced Programmable Cooling Kits For Cabinets, AV Components, And More (Dual 80Mm, Plastic) by Gilbert Pfaff

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for entertainment cabinets/great custom options.

This kit is perfect for any entertainment cabinet, buy it. In mine I installed one fan blowing "in" and one venting "out" in a vertical position spanning a mid shelf. This gives great air flow around a number of hot running components including a home theater amp, SAT box, Xbox One(that runs HOT) and other components. Temps inside a way too small space now run about 14 degrees over ambient room temp, well within the operating temps for the Xbox. Without the fans the temps were in the too hot to touch range.Took about 15 minutes to assemble the fans and another 30 to make a clean cut install in the cabinet back. In my setup, I mounted the fan bodies outside the back (needs about an inch of clearance), but you can mount them any way you choose -in out, up down, venting-pressurize. The fans are "quiet enough" - some noise expected - and the programmable temp or "always on" controller works great. You can plug it in the amp to come on all the time, or let the programable thermostat run it (a better option as this supports a cool down period after you shut off your equipment.)I did have a minor issue that required emailing support and they responded in one day solving my inquiry. I actually see this (great customer service) as a plus above an beyond the issue itself.If you want a nice, clean looking, venting solution for your entertainment cabinet this dual fan setup is perfect.

Pros
  • Package well works as described
Cons
  • The cooling kit may not be compatible with non-standard cabinet sizes