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Is heat sink compund electrically conductive?
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:26 pm
by Javajesus
In troubleshooting my smoking amp problem, I am wondering if thermal paste is electrically conductive. I noticed that I got a little sloppy with it. The brand I am using is GC electronics - Z9 heat sink compound. It is composed of silicon and zinc oxide.
Re: Is heat sink compund electrically conductive?
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:26 am
by Ron Rich
Nope--but that's also not the factory recommended stuff ! Ron Rich
Re: Is heat sink compund electrically conductive?
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:30 am
by Javajesus
What is the factory recommended stuff, so I can do it the correct way?
Re: Is heat sink compund electrically conductive?
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:44 pm
by Ron Rich
As shown in the Service Manual--Dow/Corning # 5 compound. Ron Rich