[SML] how hot is 341 BTU/hr

[Bruce Bennett]

BTU/hr is a very useful measure when determining cooling load requirements for HVAC systems, and much less useful when looking to determine the typical surface operating temperature of equipment.

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> On Aug 9, 2021, at 14:42, Riter, Andrew via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi everyone
>  
> Trying to convert some specs into How Hot is it really?
>  
> The driver has a heat rating of 341 BTU/Hr
>  
> One website says you can’t convert BTU (which is a rise in temperature measurement) to Farheinheight (which is the level of temperature).
> Another website says that 1BTU/Hr is approx. 0.5 Celcius Thermal Unit per hour, or 189C/hr.
>  
> I don’t think than answers my question.
>  
> How hot does the driver get (room temperature, warm to the touch, hot to the touch)? 
> Specifically, can I lay my SJOW 3/12 extension cables, my DMX cables, and my IQ/Scroller power cables on the drivers and not damage my cables, or make the drivers get too hot?
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Andrew M. Riter 
> Assistant Technical Director, Head Lighting Technician
> Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
> The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
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> andrew.riter at ubc.ca
> 
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