Diode Dynamics SL1 User Reviews
12-11-2017, 05:19 PM
#31
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12-12-2017, 07:00 AM
#32
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Ok, so there must be more outside air circulation behind the dust caps then I expected or else wouldn't the enclosed fans just circulate ever increasing temperatures?
12-12-2017, 07:46 AM
#33
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LEDs don't generate anywhere near the amount of heat of a filament bulb or HID. One of the issues with LED headlights is that they don't generate enough heat to melt snow and ice off the headlight lens. That is why it is important to manually clear it off when you are first cleaning snow/ice off your vehicle if it has LED headlights.
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12-12-2017, 09:17 AM
#35
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With that being said, we will have plenty of installation videos & guides available in the coming weeks!
Thank you,
Nick C.
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12-13-2017, 07:53 AM
#37
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There are different grades of electronic components that are designed to operate under different temperature ranges. The temperature inside the headlight bucket will reach equilibrium and then stabilize. As long as DD designed the electronics correctly there will be no issues. The air circulating from the fans will continue to help the heat sinks pull heat from the LEDs.
LEDs don't generate anywhere near the amount of heat of a filament bulb or HID. One of the issues with LED headlights is that they don't generate enough heat to melt snow and ice off the headlight lens. That is why it is important to manually clear it off when you are first cleaning snow/ice off your vehicle if it has LED headlights.
LEDs don't generate anywhere near the amount of heat of a filament bulb or HID. One of the issues with LED headlights is that they don't generate enough heat to melt snow and ice off the headlight lens. That is why it is important to manually clear it off when you are first cleaning snow/ice off your vehicle if it has LED headlights.
While I appropriate your response it still contains conjecture and I'm finding it curious why DD won't answer, but approves of your reply. I understand that LED's do not produce as much heat as some other types of lighting options. This new bulb from DD is a radical departure from all the fins and fans currently being offered and I was just trying to understand where all the heat of the past offerings has gone or is dealt with.
12-13-2017, 08:54 AM
#38
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Thanks.
While I appropriate your response it still contains conjecture and I'm finding it curious why DD won't answer, but approves of your reply. I understand that LED's do not produce as much heat as some other types of lighting options. This new bulb from DD is a radical departure from all the fins and fans currently being offered and I was just trying to understand where all the heat of the past offerings has gone or is dealt with.
While I appropriate your response it still contains conjecture and I'm finding it curious why DD won't answer, but approves of your reply. I understand that LED's do not produce as much heat as some other types of lighting options. This new bulb from DD is a radical departure from all the fins and fans currently being offered and I was just trying to understand where all the heat of the past offerings has gone or is dealt with.
12-13-2017, 09:09 AM
#39
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Thanks.
While I appropriate your response it still contains conjecture and I'm finding it curious why DD won't answer, but approves of your reply. I understand that LED's do not produce as much heat as some other types of lighting options. This new bulb from DD is a radical departure from all the fins and fans currently being offered and I was just trying to understand where all the heat of the past offerings has gone or is dealt with.
While I appropriate your response it still contains conjecture and I'm finding it curious why DD won't answer, but approves of your reply. I understand that LED's do not produce as much heat as some other types of lighting options. This new bulb from DD is a radical departure from all the fins and fans currently being offered and I was just trying to understand where all the heat of the past offerings has gone or is dealt with.
The SL1 base features a patent-pending heat extraction design for the base, which allows the unit to maintain the correct temperature. This will ensure the LEDs have a long lifespan, and will be reliable in every climate. (Images taken with a FLIR measuring device).
Here's another flow-simulation, which shows how the fan extracts heat and cools the base down as it's pulled through those unique cooling fins:
Thermal management is the key to a high-performing, long-lasting LED unit.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to ask!
Thank you,
Nick C.
12-14-2017, 05:04 PM
#40
Senior Member
I'm really hoping these are awesome.
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