What the thread found

• Continuous operation without power cycling may be preferable to frequent thermal cycling, as repeated heating and cooling can cause expansion and contraction damage to components
• Adding heat sinks can help manage temperatures during continuous operation
• The Modulus 2000 reaches very high temperatures during normal use and can become hot enough to damage velcro fasteners and cause burns if touched
• Extended operation of the Modulus 2000 over many years is achievable even in hot environments without turning the unit off between takes

Depends on

• No consensus reached on whether continuous operation or power cycling is better for unit longevity
• User experience limited to individual unit histories rather than controlled testing
• Thermal management modifications like heat sinks were incorporated in later models but effectiveness for the 2000 model not verified
• One user reports their unit functioning since 1994 but this is anecdotal evidence

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