Moutning amps
02-20-2010, 07:17 PM
#1
Mounting amps
Hey guys, I wanna build a small amp rack using square steel tubing.
What kind of metal do you guys recommend to mount amplifiers on ?
Stainless steel ? Copper ?
Im gonna spot weld the tubes to the bottom of my hatch floor and place the amps ontop of the tubes.
Should I carpet or powdercoat the tubes ?
I found a good supplier.
METAL SUPERMARKETS
What kind of metal do you guys recommend to mount amplifiers on ?
Stainless steel ? Copper ?
Im gonna spot weld the tubes to the bottom of my hatch floor and place the amps ontop of the tubes.
Should I carpet or powdercoat the tubes ?
I found a good supplier.
METAL SUPERMARKETS
Last edited by Rob; 02-20-2010 at 07:24 PM.
02-21-2010, 07:50 AM
#2
50 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 146
I used aluminum tube for my last install. I like shiny stuff and aluminum polishes up great. It's also very light, easy to drill/ cut and plenty strong for this application.
I have no idea about heat transfer properties versus other metals but amps have been set on carpet floors for many years with no issues so I don't think it's relevent anyways.
The only downside (if you don't have one) is ut should be TIGG welded.
I have no idea about heat transfer properties versus other metals but amps have been set on carpet floors for many years with no issues so I don't think it's relevent anyways.
The only downside (if you don't have one) is ut should be TIGG welded.
