Visionquest
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I have done rather extensive reading on the subject of heating pads for LifePo4 builds. I'm not finding quite enough specific information to complete my 12v design, hence this new thread. This build will be 12v 302aH using EVE cells. I will be using 25watt silicon heater mats that many others here have used. I will run either two or three in series to limit the watts and top temperature. My remaining questions come down to the following:
1) If I mount them to an aluminum spreader plate, can that plate then be in direct contact with the sides or bottom of the cells? If yes, how is it ok for the aluminum to potentially connect the cases together electrically? (heat mats<=>aluminum<=>cells)
2) Instead, if I attach the heat pads directly to the sides or bottom of the cells, how can I insure that they stay in good contact....press them with an aluminum plate? Other material? (aluminum<=>heat mats<=>cells)
3) The heat pads I ordered do not come with adhesive. Is there a heat conductive adhesive that is effective at holding them in place?
Thanks for your help and experience,
Bob
1) If I mount them to an aluminum spreader plate, can that plate then be in direct contact with the sides or bottom of the cells? If yes, how is it ok for the aluminum to potentially connect the cases together electrically? (heat mats<=>aluminum<=>cells)
2) Instead, if I attach the heat pads directly to the sides or bottom of the cells, how can I insure that they stay in good contact....press them with an aluminum plate? Other material? (aluminum<=>heat mats<=>cells)
3) The heat pads I ordered do not come with adhesive. Is there a heat conductive adhesive that is effective at holding them in place?
Thanks for your help and experience,
Bob