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Old 08-04-2006, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jam-ehz
Nordheim.. do you just put two coolers side by side with a massive heatsink on top?

I've just been using a single CP1-12710 (40mm/85-110W) on a modified motor heatsink to clamp it on.. I wonder if I go big and get a 50mm/180W unit.. heheh..
50mm peltiers wont be more effective.
2 peltiers are glued together with Thermal Epoxy and wired in series. The heatsink I use is a 60mm heatsink/fan combo from Fry's electronics. This has the copper base and does a great job drawing the heat from the Peltiers.
http://shop2.outpost.com/product/364...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Make sure you use a fanguard on top to protect your pinkies
I use 1 1/4" copper tubing split down the middle for the clamp and a flat piece of copper between the clamp and the peltiers. These coolers are much more effective than the MuchMore units, especially in very warm summer temperatures.

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