Where to get SSC P4 on 17.50mm board?

[Joshatdot]

Out of curiosity, I got Home Depots Husky's Alunium 2C 1W Luxon torch, it was only $15. I want to mod it, but it has a odd 17.50mm star and it's held in with screws. The soldering & wires look like poo :thumbsdow

Anyone know where to get a SSC P4 star like that? or should I just get a bare emitter?

 

[Gunner12]

You could probably de-solder the emitter and solder in a new one.

I haven't seen any on a 17.5mm round board.

 

[Joshatdot]

is it just as sinple as desoldering? isn't the emitter thermal bonded, whatever, to the alunium star/heatsink/PCB?

 

[darkzero]

It kind of looks like the emitter is not mounted on that 17.5mm board. Looks like the 17.5mm has a hole for the emitter to pass through & is mounted on the heatsink below the board.

I too say unsolder the emitter & pop it off. Even if it is bonded, it's just a luxeon, cheap to replace if needed. Break it off even if you have to do it in pieces. I have many times.

 

[Joshatdot]

what & where do i get the artic thermal silver stuff to remount it, if needed. I want to get some anyways to make a Q5 or SSC P4 track light.

 

[Doh!Nut]

Sandwich shoppe should do that :thumbsup:
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[Joshatdot]

thx Doh! .. so I need the adheasive stuffs right? AA or AS

 

[Gunner12]

I'd say AA because it's cheaper(I've heard there wasn't much of a difference in performance). You'll need the epoxy. Make sure there is enough AA to keep the Seoul's base isolated.

 

[Lighthouse one]

You can also get AA here :http://www.svc.com/thermal-compound.html

If you are placing the SSC on a board...you do not usually have to worry about isolating the base ( base is positive..and can make a direct short to negative.not a good thing! ) Most boards are already isolated. If you are going directly onto the aluminum of the flashlight you must isolate the base-or buy your SSC from Phontonfanatic. He sells a new SSC in the marketplace that does not have a hot positive base.

 

[louie]

....buy your SSC from Phontonfanatic. He sells a new SSC in the marketplace that does not have a hot positive base.

Where are these? Are you thinking of his SSC P4 stars? The OP can't use a star...

 

[Joshatdot]

yeah, i was hoping this torch used standard stars..but nope =\

I had some P4's left over from anotehr mod, thought i would just use them. is it possible to take the P4 off of the stars I have, and trans plant?