Quote Originally Posted by mx4intx
How does it not fall into the "true thermal adhesive" category since that is the exact reason it is manufactured?
Thermal conductivity, number one reason.

Thermal pads/tape are notoriously bullshit, and very low TC.
khyberkitsune Reviewed by khyberkitsune on . Calling out to Weezard for LED advice My friend, I've read your stuff here and at Steve F.'s site. I want to build a dedicated flowering lamp using Ledengin 15 watters. (4 reds, 1 blue, and possibly 1 warm white; LM 317's so I can tweak the ratios.) Essentially, a copy of your 4+1 cake pan lamp but built on a 4 x 18" finned heatsink so I can see what's going on under it.) If I were to post my picks for power supply, resistor ratings / values, etc., would you critique and perhaps offer some guidance? I have already purchased Rating: 5