V Vodolaz n3wb Sep 17, 2024 5 1 New York Oct 9, 2024 #1 Why back panel of my brend new db1 is too hot. Video doorbell itself is working fine.
TonyR IPCT Contributor IPCT+ Member Jul 15, 2014 19,587 46,209 Alabama Oct 9, 2024 #2 Vodolaz said: Why back panel of my brend new db1 is too hot. Video doorbell itself is working fine. Click to expand... FWIW, the front of my Reolink got up to 151° F June of last year, as it was exposed to direct setting sun (west). This was at 5 PM CDT.
Vodolaz said: Why back panel of my brend new db1 is too hot. Video doorbell itself is working fine. Click to expand... FWIW, the front of my Reolink got up to 151° F June of last year, as it was exposed to direct setting sun (west). This was at 5 PM CDT.
V Vodolaz n3wb Sep 17, 2024 5 1 New York Oct 9, 2024 #3 Yes, it's possible. But my db1 gets hot inside the house, on my table where i tested doorbell.
TonyR IPCT Contributor IPCT+ Member Jul 15, 2014 19,587 46,209 Alabama Oct 9, 2024 #4 Vodolaz said: Yes, it's possible. But my db1 gets hot inside the house, on my table where i tested doorbell. Click to expand... The specs say it's rated for -30°C to 60°C (22°F to 140°F ). Any idea what the ambient temp is there on the table, inside the house OR what the surface of the back panel is?
Vodolaz said: Yes, it's possible. But my db1 gets hot inside the house, on my table where i tested doorbell. Click to expand... The specs say it's rated for -30°C to 60°C (22°F to 140°F ). Any idea what the ambient temp is there on the table, inside the house OR what the surface of the back panel is?
V Vodolaz n3wb Sep 17, 2024 5 1 New York Oct 9, 2024 #5 Inside the house 70-71 f ,back panel untouchable hot.
TonyR IPCT Contributor IPCT+ Member Jul 15, 2014 19,587 46,209 Alabama Oct 9, 2024 #6 Vodolaz said: Inside the house 70-71 f ,back panel untouchable hot. Click to expand... Since it's "new" as stated in your post #1, I'd return it or RMA it. Reactions: observant1
Vodolaz said: Inside the house 70-71 f ,back panel untouchable hot. Click to expand... Since it's "new" as stated in your post #1, I'd return it or RMA it.
T The Automation Guy Known around here Feb 7, 2019 1,491 2,968 USA Oct 10, 2024 #7 I recall that these devices would run pretty hot. Still, I think I would try to return it as well. There are honestly better options now (including the newer DB2).
I recall that these devices would run pretty hot. Still, I think I would try to return it as well. There are honestly better options now (including the newer DB2).
V Vodolaz n3wb Sep 17, 2024 5 1 New York Oct 10, 2024 #8 Thank you very much for your advice! I already returned it. Reactions: The Automation Guy