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mindspat · 03-06-2003, 11:38 PM

Good reply!

You mention -->"For example: a typical Pelt might require 240 watts of input power (12 VDC @ 20 Amps) to pump 60 watts of heat energy from cold side to hot side. Another kicker is that total heat coming out the hot side (heat pumped + applied power). In the previous example, a heatsink or waterblock will have to carry away 300 watts of thermal energy" <--

Sounds like TECs are almost worthless based on the hype their getting.

Maybe if a variable type switch was used, so as to adjust the "juice" required to pump some heat, you would have a good ability to "fine tune" it to work within the parameters of a good liquid system. Do TECs really need to be pumped to the MAX of their ability?

Could TECs be configured to charge capacitors then dump a charge into a LED? What kind of temp variance do you need to give a current? Are there any specifications showing the output of a TEC when different temps are applied?

I have a nice concept for a "water pipe" using TEC type devices.

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Thanks

mindspat

03-06-2003, 11:38 PM	#7
mindspat Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: home in the city Posts: 3	Good reply! You mention -->"For example: a typical Pelt might require 240 watts of input power (12 VDC @ 20 Amps) to pump 60 watts of heat energy from cold side to hot side. Another kicker is that total heat coming out the hot side (heat pumped + applied power). In the previous example, a heatsink or waterblock will have to carry away 300 watts of thermal energy" <-- Sounds like TECs are almost worthless based on the hype their getting. Maybe if a variable type switch was used, so as to adjust the "juice" required to pump some heat, you would have a good ability to "fine tune" it to work within the parameters of a good liquid system. Do TECs really need to be pumped to the MAX of their ability? Could TECs be configured to charge capacitors then dump a charge into a LED? What kind of temp variance do you need to give a current? Are there any specifications showing the output of a TEC when different temps are applied? I have a nice concept for a "water pipe" using TEC type devices. --- Thanks mindspat __________________ You want to touch my what!?!?!