RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post - anyone use thermal paste on their motors/heatsinks?

DrKnow65 · 04.28.2008, 05:27 PM

Thermal paste (I like MK-2), between the motor and heatsink will help. It's just a bit messy to clean up when you switch motors, ect.

Just don't use thermal adhesive LOL. I put enough paste on the inside of my clamp on sink to squish out when I put it in place, then I wipe off the excess. The point is to fill any air gaps or surface irregularities so the heat will transfer better and more evenly.

	(#2)
DrKnow65 RC-Monster Aluminum Offline Posts: 998 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado	04.28.2008, 05:27 PM Thermal paste (I like MK-2), between the motor and heatsink will help. It's just a bit messy to clean up when you switch motors, ect. Just don't use thermal adhesive LOL. I put enough paste on the inside of my clamp on sink to squish out when I put it in place, then I wipe off the excess. The point is to fill any air gaps or surface irregularities so the heat will transfer better and more evenly. If I could only draw what I see in my head, then afford to build it, and finaly get to play with it...