Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 If I keep the encloser ventalted and dont go over the amps do I really need a heatsink? I dont think a piece of metal changes the amps, does it? So if I have lots of air flow and dont go too over the recomended amps for without a heatsink will I be ok?--Daniel L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I know this isn't the answer you expected ...But spend the $10 extra dollars and get the heatsink. It's just worth it.No one ever said this was a cheap hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 A heat sink increases the area of the component that is exposed to air, thus allowing it to dissipate more heat. I don’t plan on going anywhere close to the max current of the device, but would not consider operating without one.Remember heat is the enemy of all electronic components.Just my 2 centsBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 gremler wrote: A heat sink increases the area of the component that is exposed to air, thus allowing it to dissipate more heat. I don’t plan on going anywhere close to the max current of the device, but would not consider operating without one.Remember heat is the enemy of all electronic components.Just my 2 centsBillI would of said the exact same thing. I asked this same question about 1 1/2 months ago there are a few things that I dont even plan on having up to the 3 amp max but if you just pay the 10 bucks now you wont be limited in the future to what you can and cannot do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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