Best way to stick led strip light to aluminium
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diggs99
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Thermal tape is what i used, works great and is easy to work with, some also use thermal paste.
Others drill holes and use screws.
This is the tape i used.
https://www.amazon.ca/25mx20mmx0-15...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Others drill holes and use screws.
This is the tape i used.
https://www.amazon.ca/25mx20mmx0-15...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Cheers I just ordered some. I was just concerned the tape wasn’t strong enough and they may fall off. How long have yours held up?
diggs99
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I built my lights a few months ago. Others have been using it for years without issue. Just Be careful when applying it, make sure its straight , cause it sticks crazy good and isnt easy to remove or reapply.
ToFarGone
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Sounds like your response “be careful it’s crazy sticky and doesn’t come off easy” is a pretty good recommendation to the ability of the tape to adhere the strip
Chip Green
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I'll answer that.
Years, and counting....
Some heatsinkless strip builds in my case, are still sticking with only 1" of tape on each end, sticking to the angle aluminum framing.
Thermal tape for the win.
Airwalker16
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I'd personally never, ever use tape. Thermal grease and screws to hold down the strip is the absolute best way to transfer heat.
GBAUTO
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I'd think that as long as you used a quality tape and followed cleaning the back of the strip and the aluminum, it would be a permanent install. Having said that, when I have used light strips on any of my build I have always used thermal paste and riveted the strips to the heatsink. I'm a retired mechanic, so I have to let some of my old tools come out of hiding occasionally.
Airwalker16
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So true.
And one thing to keep in mind, using tape is a nightmare if you ever were to want to disassemble for failure, upgrade, or reuse of a strip. Thermal grease allows for simple uninstallment and with a few turns of a screwdriver, a wipe of the back of the LED and the heatsink with a paper towel, your strips basically brand new again.
