Cabinet


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I'm looking to convert an antique ice box into an equipment cabinet.
Would anyone know if the porcelain in the unit would cause any interference with my equipment?   
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I thought maybe it would have effect the sound & or video output/input in some way.
 
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meerzistar: it insulates current, not vibration. Thats pretty clear cut. 

So was the OP's question.

" Not worried about the vibration,I can work that out. I’m concerned if there would be any unwanted frequencies from the porcelain? I also have the ventilation covered."

He says he's "not worried about the vibration" but is "concerned if there would be any unwanted frequencies from the porcelain." What's the difference?


"meerzistar180 posts12-27-2016 4:38amIt insulates current, not vibration. Thats pretty clear cut. "

So was the OP's question.

" Not worried about the vibration,I can work that out. I’m concerned if there would be any unwanted frequencies from the porcelain? I also have the ventilation covered."


Thanks to all who replied!
With a lil labor, the doors have raised panels that I will be replacing with speaker grill cloth, & install a fan in the top rear of the unit. My existing unit doesn't go with my decor. I figured this will be strong enough to house 2-amps, 1-pre, 1-Pioneer sx1280 & miscellaneous gear. Total about 300 lbs. plus.  
It insulates current, not vibration. Thats pretty clear cut. 

Personally I think its the wrong type of environment to be housing audio components. Refinish it and put your beer in it $0.02
Porcelain (ceramics), are regularly used in all kinds of electronics. Its a very good insulator. Tube sockets, cables, speakers, diodes, resistors, electrical outlets, etc. If anything, it might be beneficial. 

Just some general info.

" List of Common Insulating Materials. Clay (ceramic)(porcelain) - This is the standard material for high voltage and RF insulators. ... It is a good thermal conductor while being an insulator. Sheet mica is easily stamped and shaped forelectrical components."


The porcelain is just a thin layer over steel. To my mind the question also arises, will the components being surrounded by a steel encloser, except the front when the door is either open or removed, present any problem. I don't have any knowledgeable opinion but someone else probably does.

The porcelain is just a thin layer over steel. To my mind the question also arises, will the components being surrounded by a steel encloser, except the front when the door is either open or removed, present any problem. I don't have any knowledgeable opinion but someone else probably does.

Not worried about the vibration,I can work that out. I’m concerned if there would be any unwanted frequencies from the porcelain? I also have the ventilation covered.
Porcelain is the poor man’s ceramics, which is an excellent vibration damper, I.e., resonator. And I’m not hot doggin ya.