Illum
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the top metal part, afaik is painted aluminum, can these be used as heatsinks for LED light bars?
if not, what type of junkyard materials would be best?
:thanks:
florescent lighting fixture as source for heatsink?
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the top metal part, afaik is painted aluminum, can these be used as heatsinks for LED light bars?
if not, what type of junkyard materials would be best?
:thanks:
Diesel_Bomber
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Every single fluorescent fixture I've ever worked on has been made of the cheapest steel sheet metal possible. I have no experience with heatsinking led's, but I would think the sheet metal would make a lousy heatsink. You might check a local scrap metal dealer for the appropriate aluminum strips, or go to your local Lowe's or Home Depot. Door thresh holds and flooring strips are aluminum and might serve.
Good luck. :buddies:
Good luck. :buddies:
Illum
Flashaholic
:thanks:
my original thought was to add a few on the top of an existing fixture with enclosed florescent tube for assistance lightning, but okay:sigh:
my original thought was to add a few on the top of an existing fixture with enclosed florescent tube for assistance lightning, but okay:sigh:
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Enlightened
Old aluminum framed windows from a house remodel/demolition.
Intercooler end caps from a turbo big rig/truck/car. (don't use a radiator, as it may contain some nasty stuff)
Computer heatsinks.
Or better yet... go buy exactly what you want from your local metal recycler.
Illum
Flashaholic
thanks guys!
I'll see what I can find:candle:
I'll see what I can find:candle:
IsaacHayes
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Check this.
Illum
Flashaholic
wow...um, so it can be done...
