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Offline TerryD

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What goes between the transister and the metal finn??
« on: February 26, 2011, 01:18:00 pm »
OK This is another question.  I have my new transister on the Crate.  I could see that there was some thin piece of something between the transister and the metal fin piece on the back of the amp. To make something like that, I cut a piece of the electrostatic plastic that the transister came in and gunked it up with waterproof caulk....think that will be ok as a film between the transister and the metal finn??  I put some plastic wire coats on the two prongs so they don't get grounded.  So far works good. 

I also have to get the thermalloy now.  They did not have them where I cot the transister/in stock.  I can get one off the net for .80 cents and $5.00 to ship...got any other ideas?

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Re: What goes between the transister and the metal finn??
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2011, 04:18:36 pm »
You need a TO-3 mica insulator.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: What goes between the transister and the metal finn??
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2011, 05:26:35 pm »
excellent.  Thanks. That should do it.

 


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