Re: How to make your own home data center

["Bob F" <bobnospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

emoreno@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> On Jan 9, 11:04 am, "Bill Kearney" <wkearne...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Where are you located? Not specifically, what state and what climate?
>>
>> Computer equipment can tolerate running in cool environments. Too
>> much heat or too much moisture will cause problems. Depending on how
>> cold it gets in the winter you may not need to add heat to the
>> space. But you'll probably need to have a way to keep it cool come
>> warmer days. Depending on your area dealing with moisture might be
>> necessary year-round.
>>
> I?m located close to Seattle, so humidity is something to keep in mind
> year around. I?m not very concerned about low temperatures as rarely
> we go bellow 20F.

In this area, I suspect all you will need is venting in the summer. The heat
given off by the computers should be plenty to keep it warm and dry in the
winter. A simple thermostat controlled vent fan could be used to keep the temp
down when it gets too warm.