Grease? or Pads? RapidLEDs..

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  1. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    What is better to use for putting under your RapidLEDs.

    Thermal Grease?
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    Or

    Berquist Thermal Pads?
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    N00ZE, Sep 14, 2012
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  2. Reef Breeders

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    Is the heat sink drilled and tapped?
     
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  3. N00ZE

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    drilled/tapped 6" x 20" heatsink.
     
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    If it's drilled/tapped go with grease, the pads are an alternative to thermal adhesive. The pads aren't meant to be as permanent as the adhesive, but you can remove both (not always easily) if you wanted to.
     
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  5. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Thank you. 8)
     
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    Gotta give it to Rapid for that reply with the quickness!
     
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  7. N00ZE

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    Could I use the pads under it anyways and screw them down? to avoid the use of any grease?
     
    N00ZE, Sep 15, 2012
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