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Old 05-29-2018, 06:05 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I might try out LEDs for the hell of it, but I need the fanless copper braid type as the bulky fan types are impossible to mount.
I read the braid isn't always electrically insulated, so I'd put them in a net to prevent them touching metal.
Let me know how that type works out. You might just test the braids to see if they are electrically connected or not, because I would promote airflow to them as much as possible, including not using a net. These suckers get hot. The heatsink on the one I purchased is untouchable after a couple minutes use. I should get a temp reading to see what it gets up to.

I think LEDs are the way of the future, though there are drawbacks still.
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