On Wednesday, 14 February 2018 15:59:48 UTC, Tim Watts wrote:
On 14/02/18 15:34, tabbypurr wrote:

Ye oldie bimetal room thermostat set to 30 in the cabinet could cut power in case of fire, you'd just need to ensure just enough airflow to avoid it hitting 30C in normal use.

A bit of old-skool protection wouldn't be a bad idea. Could even stick a
low temperature thermal fuse in a small box with some vent holes inside
the cabinet.

I wouldn't insulate the cab, it won't help in case of fire, it'll make it worse, and it won't help with anything else.


I agree (I think there was an assumption the attic was cold, it's not).

I'm thinking to maybe line a space with PB (the roof is already lined) a
few inches bigger all round than the cabinet then site the cabinet in
there. Stick a couple of intumescent air vents top and bottom for some
basic convection.

You could but I don't think it's needed. A fire inside the cab quickly goes out if there's little external airflow.


NT