Hi, I had two questions when it comes to mounting the Midnite Classic that I hope some expert out there could clear up for me.
1. Can the Midnite Classic be mounted on a flat surface? The manual is unclear on this. The manual says on page 11 "mount upright whenever possible"
2. Is there a problem with mounting the Midnite Classic on an electrically conductive material such as an aluminum plate?
Thanks!
Hello Joe, Welcome to the Forum.
Re 1: Yes, a flat surface would be great.
Re 2: An Al plate, heatsink, etc should help the Classic have a bit lower operating temperature.
All IMO, Vic
Thanks for the warm welcome! Sorry, I just realized that my first question was worded incorrectly. Where I said "flat" I should have said "horizontal", as in a table top. I wish the manual would be more clear on this.
As for question two, yes I was thinking the same thing, that it might help provide a bit of cooling for the hot running electronics. I am mostly just a bit concerned about fire. Though my concern doesn't seem to be shared by many as often, on youtube, I see inverters, chargers, bus bars, fuse and switch mounts, mounted directly on plywood! Tanks again!
Hi Joe,
If at all possible, you would probably be better off, with the Classic mounted with the Turbo fan at the top, and the wiring compartment at the bottom. This would make the MNGP display be easily readable when is mounted onto the Classic.
This allows some natural convection to help cool it.
Historically, it has been quite common to mount our electronics onto plywood, at least, as we have done and seen in this area.
Good luck, and you asked good questions. Vic