Originally Posted by
ModoVincere
understand...but enhancing airflow across the heat sink could only be helpful. Would not require much, maybe a 1/8" hole or 2.
do you have any issues with morsture causing shorting problems since it looks like 1/2 your electronics are openly exposed.
The rectifier diodes and capacitor are encased in epoxy during the manufacturing process and rain water is actually a good insulator. Theres really nothing that fresh water or even soapy water is going to harm.
I ran this rectifier for a couple of years with no harm and still use it on another bike.
A little thermal glue seals the the front clear plastic over the lens and the edge of the heat sink. A trick I found which works very nicely to remove all moisture prior to sealing is to wrap the object to be sealed in a cotton shop towel and bury it in new unused cat litter for a couple of hours. This will remove all moisture. Then quickly assemble and seal with thermal glue like this FUJIK Silicone Thermal Glue. It's easily removed if you need to open up the sealed assembly later.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4579