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sphelps

12-09-2011 07:39 PM

Looks heavy!

The Grizz

12-09-2011 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 659089)

Do you have plans to paint it somehow and does doing that reduce it's ability to cool in any sig way?

Thing looks awesome. What a beast!

You should make a DIY lumenarc style mh reflector with an aluminum shell with fins on the top (for me)

Not going to paint the heat sinks but might do a black acrylic wrap of some sort.

Do a concept drawing and send it to me. :biggrin:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bblinks (Post 659090)

Holy smokes Grizz. Thats friken amazing. can't wait to see it when its all done. keep them pictures coming. nice work.:lol:

There will be lots of pics for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 659093)

Looks heavy!

It might be a little heavier then an extruded heat sink but so far both heat sinks have only cost me $40 & besides if it wasn't a beast, heavy or over built it would not be me.:lol:

The Grizz

12-09-2011 08:20 PM

Added a couple pieces of 1/2" square tube to mount the fans onto the heat sinks.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...r/f9a36f0e.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...r/dc8a9e30.jpg

lastlight

12-09-2011 08:24 PM

Any transparent aluminum kicking around Greg? I'm thinking you could continue this all-metal theme and do a whole tank setup. Steampunk for the saltwater hobby?

The Grizz

12-09-2011 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 659111)

Any transparent aluminum kicking around Greg? I'm thinking you could continue this all-metal theme and do a whole tank setup. Steampunk for the saltwater hobby?

Nope nothing transparent but that would be a killer idea.

Wait until you see the stand :twised:

Dez	12-09-2011 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 659088)

No with aluminum the heat will transfer evenly on its own as it is a very soft alloy and a great for dispersing heat.

Have you worked with thermal glue before? I used it on my LED build - it's designed to transfer heat, even if you screw the LED starts onto the heat sink directly, you should put some thermal glue for maximum heat transfer.

Looks great!

Nano	12-09-2011 08:40 PM

Looks Great Greg! Did you make the Heat sinks too??

Hustler

12-09-2011 08:48 PM

Looking good bro, Cant wait to see the parts all come together :)
I think if i go this route I would rather brush it then cover it anyways..... Always have a soft spot for brushed alum :)

Nano	12-09-2011 08:54 PM

I will totally pay you to make me some sexy heatsinks when I do my tank upgrade next winter! and a stand too if you are up to it! :mrgreen:

cuz	12-09-2011 08:59 PM

Very nice!!!
I think heatsink # 16 is crooked!!

lol
teasin!!! You should be building these for Modular to market!!!

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