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Comment by mdorazio

Just to build on your comment so other hobbyists don't get the wrong idea, Peltier modules are significantly less efficient than compressor-based coolers. To the tune of 30% or more efficiency drop depending on ambient conditions and your heatsink setup. It's also important to note that the overall setup for a Peltier system ends up being a lot bulkier than most people expect when they start. You need a really beefy hot side radiator and fan to get any significant cooling potential out of the system - think large CPU heatsink + fan size and you're close. If it's humid you'll also have to deal with condensation on the cold side so you don't accidentally get water dripping on your electronics.
parent mdorazio 7 years ago

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