02-23-2015, 03:52 PM
I currently have the walls and ceiling removed giving me good access to those dimmer heat sinks. I'd like to remove all of them if technology has advanced enough to offer replacement dimmer/switches making the heat sinks unnecessary. I plan to eventually install led's in most or all locations but I did not realize the very limited amperage capability of the new dimmer/switch I purchased. I'm concerned about installing a limited amperage dimmer/switch and being limited forever to led's so my thinking is to be prepared for more amp load even if I don't need it for leds.
Another issue is that the controlling potentiometer for the original Newell installed heat sinks is a small Mouser B50K. If I abandon the 'sinks any dimmer/switch that I may install may not fit in the space provided and/or may not be able to radiate enough heat in the limited area.
Incidentally my Newell has at least 10 of those heat sinks hidden in the coves and inside walls.
Thank you Richard and Gordon for your responses. I will try to update you all when I get this decided !!!
Another issue is that the controlling potentiometer for the original Newell installed heat sinks is a small Mouser B50K. If I abandon the 'sinks any dimmer/switch that I may install may not fit in the space provided and/or may not be able to radiate enough heat in the limited area.
Incidentally my Newell has at least 10 of those heat sinks hidden in the coves and inside walls.
Thank you Richard and Gordon for your responses. I will try to update you all when I get this decided !!!
1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.