Hi all,
The studio computer is in a closet with a couple high velocity fans pulling cool air in and exhausting hot air out into what is basically a piece of the basement. Since I installed the two intake/exhaust fans the computer has been much cooler. Someone pointed out to me, however, that there is standing water very close to the intake fan. (There is a sump pit a couple feet away.) The basement area behind the closet is very cool and damp.
Is there any danger of high humidity reducing the life of electronic components? How does this compare to the benefit of keeping the components very cool?
I am thinking about trying to measure the humidity of the air in the basement and comparing that with manufacturer specifications for operating conditions. Besides dragging a dehumidifier in there, is there an easier way for me to measure humidity? Any ideas how much moisture content is too much?
Thanks,
Mark.
The studio computer is in a closet with a couple high velocity fans pulling cool air in and exhausting hot air out into what is basically a piece of the basement. Since I installed the two intake/exhaust fans the computer has been much cooler. Someone pointed out to me, however, that there is standing water very close to the intake fan. (There is a sump pit a couple feet away.) The basement area behind the closet is very cool and damp.
Is there any danger of high humidity reducing the life of electronic components? How does this compare to the benefit of keeping the components very cool?
I am thinking about trying to measure the humidity of the air in the basement and comparing that with manufacturer specifications for operating conditions. Besides dragging a dehumidifier in there, is there an easier way for me to measure humidity? Any ideas how much moisture content is too much?
Thanks,
Mark.