Necessary to use Thermal Grease and Isolator Pad?

[Phrazemaster]

Hi, I noticed on the build you don't specify using a pad on the transistor and regulator, nor thermal grease.

My understanding was you are always supposed to use these as the regulator backing is not grounded and could cause a short. In fact in another DIY project I did, I damaged my power supply when I failed to use the pad and grease.

So, am I right in assuming that you have designed these boards NOT to need the grease or isolation pads on the regulators and large transistor?

Thanks,

Mike

[tpryan]

No pad or grease necessary. Just make sure the heat sink does not contact the chassis when you install the module.

[Phrazemaster]

Perfect; I figured you wouldn't have just forgotten something so vital.

I'm taking the extra time to install pads and grease, because I feel it will help heat transfer/reduce potential problems and extend the life of these amazing preamps.

Thanks,

Mike