You will still want to try and maximize the light from the rear of the bulb with a reflector...but maybe just don't put it too close, allow good air flow through that gap between the bulb and reflector.
I think maybe Nasse said it first, and with a lot less words than I did 🙂 ...while it is true that you are probably OK without a heat sheild in the cabinet...general rule is wood or other organic material should really not be exposed to 80°C and above. Notice Nasse did not mention distance - which is smart - only exposure to 80°C.
Do both...shield and fan...make it look cool...when you show it to other people they will be more interested in seeing it work because you have over done it with precautions. If there is a mechanical failure or maybe a fault in the lamp...everyone can laugh later.
One thing is...you'd figure better off with distanced encapsulation than just distanced plates...since there could be gaps where the plates meet, and therefore exposure to the wood again, if the lamp split / exploded.
-Jayson-
I think maybe Nasse said it first, and with a lot less words than I did 🙂 ...while it is true that you are probably OK without a heat sheild in the cabinet...general rule is wood or other organic material should really not be exposed to 80°C and above. Notice Nasse did not mention distance - which is smart - only exposure to 80°C.
Do both...shield and fan...make it look cool...when you show it to other people they will be more interested in seeing it work because you have over done it with precautions. If there is a mechanical failure or maybe a fault in the lamp...everyone can laugh later.
One thing is...you'd figure better off with distanced encapsulation than just distanced plates...since there could be gaps where the plates meet, and therefore exposure to the wood again, if the lamp split / exploded.
-Jayson-