On the heat generated, our charging system generates about 16 amps. A lot of those inexpensive rectifiers are rated at 30 amps.
When a 30 amp rec gets 30 amps of current through it creates the most heat. Running 16 amps through a 30 amp rectifier it only creates about 1/2 the heat.
The 30 amp 3 Phase rectifiers I have come in an alloy case. I think this case design is enough of a heat sink for the 16 amps we put through it.
I do use an alloy mounting plate. No so much as a heat sink but a way to mount it.
Looking for pic. Been in rearranging things and can't find it. I'll get back with one.
Leo
When a 30 amp rec gets 30 amps of current through it creates the most heat. Running 16 amps through a 30 amp rectifier it only creates about 1/2 the heat.
The 30 amp 3 Phase rectifiers I have come in an alloy case. I think this case design is enough of a heat sink for the 16 amps we put through it.
I do use an alloy mounting plate. No so much as a heat sink but a way to mount it.
Looking for pic. Been in rearranging things and can't find it. I'll get back with one.
Leo