SWM8 Very Hot

acmedogs

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SWM8 Very Hot

07-20-2010, 09:02 AM

I have a newly installed SWM8 that is too hot to touch for more than 1/2 second. I replaced the unit, but the new one is just about as hot. I have 1 SMW and 1 legacy (TiVo SAT-T60) receiver connected. When I connected the SWM8 to the power supply directly with no inputs or outputs, it only got warm.

Is this normal? It's frightening to have a box this hot in the attic.

Thanks.
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07-20-2010, 09:48 AM

Yes, they get pretty warm.
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07-20-2010, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by acmedogs View Post

I have a newly installed SWM8 that is too hot to touch for more than 1/2 second. I replaced the unit, but the new one is just about as hot. I have 1 SMW and 1 legacy (TiVo SAT-T60) receiver connected. When I connected the SWM8 to the power supply directly with no inputs or outputs, it only got warm.

Is this normal? It's frightening to have a box this hot in the attic.

Thanks.

wow .... how cool is your attic .... usually the attic heat contributes to the sw heat
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