I don't suppose anyone has 2x keratherm pads cut for the to-247 package (like on the diyaudio store) that I could buy from them? Really in the UK, can't see it being worthwhile from anywhere else.
Just made an oversight when I bought a pack of 10, when I need 12...
Rapid does have small sheets that I can buy, but it is £25 delivered and they are on back order.
Just made an oversight when I bought a pack of 10, when I need 12...
Rapid does have small sheets that I can buy, but it is £25 delivered and they are on back order.
Thanks. Conrad has it in stock but now possibly over £30, depending on whatever duties get added...
Not the best value 2 heatpads ever 🙂
Not the best value 2 heatpads ever 🙂
up to 35W of heat per device, Mica + thermal paste are more than good enough
so, use what you (probably) have and chill
🙂
so, use what you (probably) have and chill
🙂
I don't have Mica either.
I actually have an F5 running very happily to this day with Kapton tape + thermal grease, though...
So, what I have is Kapton tape. I guess a lot of people will recoil in horror though 🙂
Keratherm is looking very pricey.
Are these suitable alternatives:
https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/products/detail/t-global-technology/TG-A9000-30-30-0-5/16602234
Or
https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/products/detail/t-global-technology/TG-A1250-30-30-0-5/11617023
I actually have an F5 running very happily to this day with Kapton tape + thermal grease, though...
So, what I have is Kapton tape. I guess a lot of people will recoil in horror though 🙂
Keratherm is looking very pricey.
Are these suitable alternatives:
https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/products/detail/t-global-technology/TG-A9000-30-30-0-5/16602234
Or
https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/products/detail/t-global-technology/TG-A1250-30-30-0-5/11617023
both are looking squishy siliconish to me, so no good
kapton is simply not good enough, at least in my experience
now- if not keratherm, then either mica or Alumina oxide pads/blocks (that better than mica)
remember - it's much cheaper taking "expensive" parts and using your amp for years, than taking "whatever is easy" and using it just for short time
it's simply always like that - what you took as minimal proper choice - with struggle to conduct your choices
kapton is simply not good enough, at least in my experience
now- if not keratherm, then either mica or Alumina oxide pads/blocks (that better than mica)
remember - it's much cheaper taking "expensive" parts and using your amp for years, than taking "whatever is easy" and using it just for short time
it's simply always like that - what you took as minimal proper choice - with struggle to conduct your choices
Perfect, thanks. 25 Alumina pads ordered from eBay for not a lot (<£10)!
Kapton has been "just about" good enough. I think I have it at about 90-95% of recommended bias at a "sensible" device temperature. I was going to change it, but never did bother... I agree it's not recommended though!
Kapton has been "just about" good enough. I think I have it at about 90-95% of recommended bias at a "sensible" device temperature. I was going to change it, but never did bother... I agree it's not recommended though!