Where can I get amp sinks?

Boscoe · 09:23 PM

Just looking for some heatsinks like 10" wide. Farnell and RS are too expensive really, I know it's a different country but there was some being some on a website from a company in australia for about a 1/3 of the price they are here. Does anyone know anything like that?

jimbo51 · 14th January 2011, 10:29 PM

This is the Australian company. Highly recommended.

Conrad Heatsinks

nigelwright7557 · 14th January 2011, 10:53 PM

I got some cheaps heatsinks off ebay.

Boscoe · 14th January 2011, 11:06 PM

Yes I know jimbo but shipping to the UK would make it not worth it.

I find ebay expensive actually but I guess the odd bargain could be had.

Uunderhill · 14th January 2011, 11:20 PM

I would recommend Antek (John Ango) in the US, except shipping to Britain would very cost prohibative.

You could have a look at rectangular Architechural "tubing."
This is 6061 T-6 aluminum with square edges and can be purchased in 3 x 2" with a 0.125" wall thickness.

Bill Fuss · 14th January 2011, 11:55 PM

Someone mentioned Birmingham Aluminum in the past, see if you can find them.

Best, Bill

ra7 · 14th January 2011, 11:59 PM

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pinkmouse · 15th January 2011, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Fuss

Someone mentioned Birmingham Aluminum in the past, see if you can find them.

Best, Bill

Aluminium Heatsinks, Aluminium Extrusions, Aluminium Extruded products, Aluminium profiles - Birmingham Aluminium

When I spoke to them a (good) few years ago, they had a minimum order of a couple of metres, but I'm sure you could sell on any spare here.

jimbo51 · 15th January 2011, 04:59 AM

Boscoe,
Just had a quick look at postage to UK and for 2 of Conrad's biggest heat sinks would be about 43 quid (your money) sea mail. So look at total cost before you decide.

No harm done giving Julian at Conrad a call to see what he can do. He's supplied a couple of group buys to the States including extra machining so it must be cost effective at some level.

Boscoe · 15th January 2011, 08:21 AM

Okay thanks guys I have sent an email to Birmingham heatsinks as they are fairly close to me and I think they make a heatsink that I already have which is a big bonus!

14th January 2011, 09:19 PM	#1
Boscoe diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England	Where can I get amp sinks? Just looking for some heatsinks like 10" wide. Farnell and RS are too expensive really, I know it's a different country but there was some being some on a website from a company in australia for about a 1/3 of the price they are here. Does anyone know anything like that? __________________ I thought about it once, but then thought again. Last edited by Boscoe; 14th January 2011 at 09:23 PM.

14th January 2011, 10:53 PM	#3
nigelwright7557 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Carlisle, England	I got some cheaps heatsinks off ebay. __________________ http://www.murtonpikesystems.co.uk PCBCAD50 pcb design software.

14th January 2011, 11:06 PM	#4
Boscoe diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England	Yes I know jimbo but shipping to the UK would make it not worth it. I find ebay expensive actually but I guess the odd bargain could be had. __________________ I thought about it once, but then thought again.

15th January 2011, 08:21 AM	#10
Boscoe diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England	Okay thanks guys I have sent an email to Birmingham heatsinks as they are fairly close to me and I think they make a heatsink that I already have which is a big bonus! __________________ I thought about it once, but then thought again.

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14th January 2011, 10:29 PM	#2
jimbo51 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne	This is the Australian company. Highly recommended. Conrad Heatsinks

14th January 2011, 11:20 PM	#5
Uunderhill diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008	I would recommend Antek (John Ango) in the US, except shipping to Britain would very cost prohibative. You could have a look at rectangular Architechural "tubing." This is 6061 T-6 aluminum with square edges and can be purchased in 3 x 2" with a 0.125" wall thickness.

14th January 2011, 11:55 PM	#6
Bill Fuss RIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Florida	Someone mentioned Birmingham Aluminum in the past, see if you can find them. Best, Bill

14th January 2011, 11:59 PM	#7
ra7 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Blog Entries: 1	Heatsink USA - diyAudio

15th January 2011, 04:59 AM	#9
jimbo51 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne	Boscoe, Just had a quick look at postage to UK and for 2 of Conrad's biggest heat sinks would be about 43 quid (your money) sea mail. So look at total cost before you decide. No harm done giving Julian at Conrad a call to see what he can do. He's supplied a couple of group buys to the States including extra machining so it must be cost effective at some level.

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