Looking for thermal paste...

[Bassblaster]

as the title says, im looking for some suggestions on what tube of thermal paste i should get for electronics work. i know computer paste is sometimes conductive so i dont use it, sucks because i have LOADS of computer paste from when i used to build and upgrade computers.

 

[ChrisMarantz]

I have used Techspray 1977-DP for years. A 4 ounce tube will last almost forever - Chris

 

[Bassblaster]

search ebay "heatsink paste".
gobs of it.

Gobs of probably not so good paste and conductive computer paste. thats actually where all my Arctic Silver paste came from years ago

 

[Blue Shadow]

there are computer pastes that are not conductive. You can check what you have.

Just go to digikey and get one of the brands they have. Send em a check and they will cover the shipping. Ebay is for vacuum cleaner bags and toilet flappers.

 

[whoaru99]

I use Wakefield 120, ordered from DigiKey.

 

[whoaru99]

I use Wakefield 120, ordered from DigiKey.

 

[whoaru99]

Double whammy. Huh?

 

[dlucy]

Avvid thermalcote I is what I use. The 2 oz (larger tube) is a good price at mouser (while the 1 oz is not). http://www.mouser.com/Search/m_Prod...hermalloy/250G/&qs=AI63Xxb/5RS%2bedhYQdIFCA==

 

[Bassblaster]

im looking at mouser
577-1977-DP
532-250
567-120-2
Ill probably order one of them when i place my next order

 

[NH-MAN]

if you still have a radio shack they have it. mine is closing

 

[Bassblaster]

if you still have a radio shack they have it. mine is closing

matter of fact im going to my radio shack tomorrow so ill look there

 

[jtee1340]

I use DOW Corning 340 Silicone Heatsink paste. 5 oz tube is about $30ish, but it works great and I have had this tube for ages.

 

[HypnoToad]

Arctic Silver 5

"Not Electrically Conductive:
Arctic Silver 5 was formulated to conduct heat, not electricity.
(While much safer than electrically conductive silver and copper greases, Arctic Silver 5 should be kept away from electrical traces, pins, and leads. While it is not electrically conductive, the compound is very slightly capacitive and could potentially cause problems if it bridges two close-proximity electrical paths.)"

http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm

 

[bhunter]

 

[nj pheonix]

I use the dow 340 also

 

[Bassblaster]

Is the DOW Corning 340 100g only available on UK sites? im only finding the DC4 paste, or is there a difference between the 2?
Very long newark link

 

[Finjima]

I been looking for some to, isn't there something good and cheep?

 

[avionic]

I been looking for some to, isn't there something good and cheep?

Nope.
https://www.amazon.com/Dow-Corning-...e=UTF8&qid=1495673235&sr=8-2&keywords=Dow+340

 

[Finjima]

Ok that works, same stuff thats in the bigger tube Thanks Avionic!

 

[Finjima]

Thanks Avionic, Looks like it is the good stuff too, added it to cart