Melting Point: What a UK Heatwave Taught Me About My Homelab

We’ve all seen the headlines when the UK gets hot: public transport slows down, everyone hunts for a fan, and the nation collectively melts. But this week, the heat hit a bit too close to home; specifically, inside my homelab. It turns out that my servers and UK summer temperatures do not mix. Act I: The Surprise Shutdown The first time my homelab went down, it was a complete surprise. I went to…