Re: Peltier (TE) cooling was -Re: principle of heat pipe

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Original poster: "Rick W by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rickwilliams404-at-earthlink-dot-net>

Hi all,

Yes, They do a good job of cooling but in a very localized area. I run a
72watt peltier in my computer. It measures about 1 1/2" square and about
1/8" thick. My CPU runs at 28 to 34 degrees F depending on room temp.

But consider them as a heat pump. One side gets cold, the other VERY hot.
Water cooling is recommended for most peltiers over 72 watts. Mine pulls
about 6 amps from a 14 volt supply so be prepared to use a beefy power
supply.

And they can be stacked but water cooling is a must. Two stacked pelts can
get you down to around -30 F.

Rick Williams
Salt Lake City.


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Subject: Peltier (TE) cooling was -Re: principle of heat pipe


> Original poster: "Michael Rhodes by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rhodes-at-fnrf.science.cmu.ac.th>
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> Another cooling technique for your consideration.
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> http://www.peltier-info-dot-com/info.html
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