heat sink

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  1. txny13

    txny13 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    has anyone used alum diamond plate x2 with a bolt between them as a heat sink for there leds .
     
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  2. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    That'd be a very inefficient heat sink, and would probably lead to the demise of the diodes via thermal failure.

    Why not use a real heat sink? Heat sinks are all about maximizing surface area, as they cool via convection. The little diamonds will not achieve this.
     
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  3. txny13

    txny13 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    just a though as i have alot of it at work ,you know free is free in this hobby
     
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    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    i vote for free but u all have seen my diy tank lol
     
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