[TechAssist] Re: Heat sink compound

  • From: Kevin <kevintv@xxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2004 13:56:20 -0700

I have touched heat sinks that are hotter than the semiconductor that
they are attached to.  Maybe the back of the semi is hotter, but of
course I can't test that theory.    

Kevin Wilks
Kevin's TV & Video Repair
Penticton BC Canada
kevintv@xxxxxxx 
 

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[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tel-Tek
Electronics
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 1:23 PM
To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Heat sink compound

Bil...
Now you know better then that.
Basic Science.;-)
That would be Thermal Energy in reverse. The source has to be more then
the dissipation.

Ask Wayne.;-)

-Ed-

Tel-Tek Electronics
Ontario-Canada

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[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bil Green
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 3:57 PM
To: J Silverman
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Heat sink compound

Isn't the heat sink always hotter than the device? Heat rises and is
stored by the heat sink.


Bil Green 
PC 1000
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-924-1000                          
  
Friday, October 8, 2004, 9:50:46 AM, you wrote:

JS> So it sucks so much heat out that the heat sink is hotter than the
devices
JS> doing the heating? Patent it quick!
JS> Jerry Silverman
JS> Greentron Inc
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JS> From: "Bil Green" <tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx>
JS> To: "Paul" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
JS> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 4:46 PM
JS> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Heat sink compound


>> I have been using silicone grease. It's available in a tube, used for
>> servicing pools and hot tubs, also boats. Designed for high heat
>> applications. Has worked well for many years (and it's clear).
>>
>> The heat sinks get much hotter than the transistors and chips so I
>> know for sure that it's working.
>>
>>
>> Bil Green
>> PC 1000
>> Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
>> 760-924-1000
>>
>> Thursday, October 7, 2004, 10:10:38 AM, you wrote:
>>
>> P> Hi Al, been using GC silicone 10-8101 for about 20 years. Never
had a
JS> repeat failure due to its use. I like it because it is less messy
than the
JS> white or pink stuff the mfgs use.
>> P>
JS> Paul
>> P> al m <ampm@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>> P> I know it's off topic but I haven't thought of what I was buying
JS> before.
>> P> Which is better the non silicone or the silicone compound?
>> P> Al Marquardt
>> P> ampm@xxxxxxx
>> P> Al Marquardt Electronic Repair
>> P> 206 W Main
>> P> Girardville Pa. 17935
>>
>>
>>
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