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Post by Bones on Jun 10, 2019 2:35:16 GMT -5
Finally going to get some use out of the TEC unit I bought last year but not for it's intended useage, I'm currently working on an idea with it. Already know what it might be used for but application of it is the thing to work out. Already checked it and cleaned the factory TIM from it to apply better stuff, the factory TIM job wasn't that great anyway. Once I finish the prep work I'll test the unit itself to confirm it's working then go from there with the modding. Will update this as the project progresses.    |
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Post by Macsbeach98 on Jun 10, 2019 16:55:12 GMT -5
Interesting TEC design that its like 2 in series.
Ant idea of its current draw?
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Post by Bones on Jun 10, 2019 20:57:06 GMT -5
Don't know and not expecting anything spectacular on that.
The use I have in mind it should be able to handle though since it won't be used with a CPU, that much I can say ATM. I'm still working out the best useage for it and that's why I haven't stated what it will be used for but obviously an easy to cool piece(s).
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Jun 10, 2019 21:19:48 GMT -5
Will make a nice chipset cooler Rods.
Looking forward to the build and actual usage of this peltier.
What ever you're chilling, and depending on the TEC (should have the number on it) you want to plate the cold side. edit:(ahem copper plate)
TECs are like fridges. The don't remove heat from sources that produce heat very well. You may want an H80 or something bigger for the hot side for best results.
I have plenty of change, but that's my two cents at this time....
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Post by Bones on Jun 29, 2019 3:32:49 GMT -5
I'm thinking of creating a RAM cooler with it.
I did a quick test after re-TIM'ing the base and ran it - I also (Lucky accident) forgot to stick the thermal probe into the base, that allowed me to try something and see what might happen. I found it does get cold to the point condensation starts to form and that's good, but I have to take the probe and stick it into the fan cooler on the unit (Hot side) to trick it's controller into thinking it's gotta work harder.
It does have a thermal limit however and if the probe detects too much heat it will trigger instability into the system as a safety of sorts.
So I'll have to do a few things and see how it develops.
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