insulating?

[skinart]

After insulating the socket, is there normally a temp increase?

 

[Paxmax]

Yes it is. Normally you get some cooling from the surroundings aswell. This usually have a bigger impact on "in socket" thermistors than actual core temp, since it is that "end" that is now more insulated. As soon as you aim at keeping the core 2-3 C below ambient the insulation should pay off.
/Paxmax

 

[skinart]

ok Pax thanx for your reply

 

[JFettig]

your temps should actually drop if yoru insulating your lines and all...

 

[skinart]

but what about the heat that can not escape around the socket? It use to have full air flow around it now its all kept in by insualtion?

 

[JFettig]

when the block is nice and cold, there isnt much to warm it up....