Products do exist to allow you to do this sensibly, such as the IP rated, waterproofed recessed displays which are available, and there is nothing to stop you hooking one of these up to an iMac, if you so desire.
In summary: you may think this unorthodox arrangement is a good idea, and who am I to tell you otherwise, but it hardly seems wise to advocate this as a solution to others.
3. Simple hygenie. I'm not sure if you have a toilet in this particular bathroom, but I can't help thinking I wouldn't want people using the toilet and then handling the mouse / remote. I would also think that common bathroom cleaning products (e.g. dettol) would damage the finish on the iMac and accessories.
2. Apple specifically advises against operation in humid environments. Just because you haven't had problems doesn't mean you won't. Due to the airflow through the unit, neccessary to cool internal components, you are drawing in damp, moist air inside the machine. If/when this condenses on external components you will get corrosion. At best this will reduce the lifespan of the sensitive intenal components, worse condensation in the power supply causes an electrical short, and possible fire.
Even if you read these (you make no mention of them in your video) and took necessary precautions (such as using an RCD), mains in the bathroom is still a bad idea, particularly in an appliance which is in no way rated for operation in a moist environment. Even an RCD will not protect you from certain kinds of electrical shock. If you have a guest who manages to electrocute themselves on it, then you will likely find yourself in hot water (no pun intended), legally.
1. How are your powering the iMac? I am thinking mains electricity right? That is mains electricity in a bathroom, in this case, next to water faucet. Irrespective of how careful you are running mains into the bathroom is likely to be a violation of building / electrical regulations in your area. These regulations exist to protect occupants from fire and electrocution and only a fool would be cavalier about them.
Just because something can be done, does not mean it should be done. Similarly, just because you can create a solution which works, does not mean it is a good solution to a problem, or indeed a safe one.
Products do exist to allow you to do this sensibly, such as the IP rated, waterproofed recessed displays which are available, and there is nothing to stop you hooking one of these up to an iMac, if you so desire.
In summary: you may think this unorthodox arrangement is a good idea, and who am I to tell you otherwise, but it hardly seems wise to advocate this as a solution to others.
bigwigtom 6 months ago
3. Simple hygenie. I'm not sure if you have a toilet in this particular bathroom, but I can't help thinking I wouldn't want people using the toilet and then handling the mouse / remote. I would also think that common bathroom cleaning products (e.g. dettol) would damage the finish on the iMac and accessories.
bigwigtom 6 months ago
2. Apple specifically advises against operation in humid environments. Just because you haven't had problems doesn't mean you won't. Due to the airflow through the unit, neccessary to cool internal components, you are drawing in damp, moist air inside the machine. If/when this condenses on external components you will get corrosion. At best this will reduce the lifespan of the sensitive intenal components, worse condensation in the power supply causes an electrical short, and possible fire.
bigwigtom 6 months ago
Even if you read these (you make no mention of them in your video) and took necessary precautions (such as using an RCD), mains in the bathroom is still a bad idea, particularly in an appliance which is in no way rated for operation in a moist environment. Even an RCD will not protect you from certain kinds of electrical shock. If you have a guest who manages to electrocute themselves on it, then you will likely find yourself in hot water (no pun intended), legally.
bigwigtom 6 months ago
1. How are your powering the iMac? I am thinking mains electricity right? That is mains electricity in a bathroom, in this case, next to water faucet. Irrespective of how careful you are running mains into the bathroom is likely to be a violation of building / electrical regulations in your area. These regulations exist to protect occupants from fire and electrocution and only a fool would be cavalier about them.
bigwigtom 6 months ago
Where to begin?!
Just because something can be done, does not mean it should be done. Similarly, just because you can create a solution which works, does not mean it is a good solution to a problem, or indeed a safe one.
In this case I have three salient questions...
bigwigtom 6 months ago
ur in my bathroom thats what she said
gunmanguy 7 months ago
Hi gsacksmn,
So far we've had the computer in there for a year and its had no issue. Its not as humid as you would expect.
TheHTGuys 2 years ago
I would worry about the moisture level in the bathroom damaging the electronics over time.
gsacksmn 2 years ago