ThermoElectric Coolers (TECs)

[Daedal]

I really like the work that is being done with these diodes and peltiers! You guys did a great job mounting these in place like that.

--DDL

 

[Comidt]

Oh, Well I never knew they were made of ceramic.
If they were flexible that would be AWESOME!

 

[chimo]

A big thanks to DDL for helping me out on these!

Paul

 

[Gazoo]

chimo,
You mean he helped you out get the little ones lke we have? I hope so. I noticed as of this post there are only 3 left.

 

[chimo]

Yep!

chimo,
You mean he helped you out get the little ones lke we have? I hope so. I noticed as of this post there are only 3 left.

 

[Gazoo]

Good, I am happy to know this. Thanks. And welcome to the mini peltier club..

 

[chimo]

Thanks, for a while, I was contemplating cutting up my larger Peltier (92Watt - 40mm x 40mm) and creating some small ones (I may still do that ).

Paul

Good, I am happy to know this. Thanks. And welcome to the mini peltier club..

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

Chimo --

I may still try cutting one up - You have to study the connection paths.
Now the trick - How do you cut the two planes of ceramic ?? I don't know if a Dremmel tool with mini cut-off wheel will touch that stuff !! What's your plan ?

Mike

 

[BlueFusion]

Ceramic cuts easily, but you have to be careful not to shatter it. BTW for Australians: http://www.jaycar.com.au/productVie...d2=&pageNumber=&priceMin=&priceMax=&SUBCATID=
Peltiers. Once my Senkat LDs and aixiz's arrive i gotta try this, got tonsa old heatsinks. i's gonna gets me a peltier!


DDL EDIT: Fixed Link

 

[chimo]

Off the top of my head, I was thinking a dremel with a diamond wheel. I also have some diamond impregnated files.

I thought about it first, when I saw a pic of a disassembled TEC. I was thinking about slicing down 2 or 4 rows. Perhaps even stacking two or three of them for fun.

Paul

Chimo --

I may still try cutting one up - You have to study the connection paths.
Now the trick - How do you cut the two planes of ceramic ??  I don't know if a Dremmel tool with mini cut-off wheel will touch that stuff !!  What's your plan ?

Mike

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

Hey Chimo --

I forgot about my diamond cutters DUH - Why did I buy them anyway ??

Those in a steady hand might work !!!

Thanks -- Mike

 

[falchionsmight]

My TEC Arrive in the mail today! It freezes water, and it boils it too... It also seems like it melted the solder on the top... cuz when I put water on it, it kinda changed the shape of the top of it... it still works great though. I wasn't even sending 5 Volts through it, I didn't check it's mAs though. I guess that means I need to solder up that driver circuit so I can put it all into a project box. well, that's all I've got for an update for now.

 

[Things]

yep they are awesome little things! i just found one out in my garage, but it has little chips on the side. it should be allright though.

 

[Gazoo]

Glad you got it... You will only need less than 200ma's to keep your diode cool. Notice the sticky concerning condensation. The dew point calculator is useful. But as long as you keep it a bit cooler than room temperature, it will not condensate.

 

[ericab]

anyone still have a peltier i can buy?

i wish i could have gotten one of the Marlow Industries DOUBLE STACKED Peltier Junctions MODEL number SP1950-0AC

know where i can get one of these?

eric

 

[Things]

i have a couple? i have a 33.4 watt one, a 51.4 watt one and a 68 watt one. they are all 40mmX40mm, and are sealed. PM me if interested!