AI6YR BenFeb 4
MPPT solar charger, 118F. Within spec. #solar #flir
Show threadJohn BurnsFeb 4

@ai6yr

That's pretty warm...

Is that normal?
🤔

Show threadAI6YR BenFeb 4
@JohnJBurnsIII Spec says runs to 60C and it's temperature protected
Show threadJohn BurnsFeb 4

@ai6yr

WOW - 60 C is in the "Don't touch range"...

I'd hate to lean up against that in a cramped compartment or closet.

Show threadAI6YR BenFeb 4
@JohnJBurnsIII LOL the SDR is "burn your hand hot". I just stuck an altoids tin on top of it to help it with heat disappation, I need to mount all those SDRs on some metal.
Show threadTaran RampersadFeb 4
@ai6yr @JohnJBurnsIII when I was running solar in south Trinidad (T&T), I used old chip heat sinks from pcs since I had good air movement. Really good.
Show threadAI6YR Ben

@knowprose @JohnJBurnsIII Hmm, I *knew* I should have snagged that old PC out of the e-waste bin yesterday 🤪

(actually, I have a bunch of heat sinks in a box around here, remind me to go snag one. Also have some thermal tape, and will need to clamp them together)

Feb 4 at 7:57pmWeb