lol yea I just get excited over tech...lol! Looking forward to see your results with the peltier replaced.
DIY DIY Peltier Res Cooler
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TxOld Dude
Dazed and confused
refresh page 3. I just added pix to the last post...
Yeah this peltier is the 40x40mm actually 72Wmax version. The flow rate through the manifold is too fast and the water doesn't stay in there long enough for good heat exchange. One step at a time though. I've got another power supply (PC type) to tie in the fans and peltiers and then I can run the pump off this one and use the variable voltage to slow it down.
Yeah this peltier is the 40x40mm actually 72Wmax version. The flow rate through the manifold is too fast and the water doesn't stay in there long enough for good heat exchange. One step at a time though. I've got another power supply (PC type) to tie in the fans and peltiers and then I can run the pump off this one and use the variable voltage to slow it down.
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farmergreen007
Sir Tokesalot
Are you sure it's not working right? I looked up how a Peltier works, and it transfers heat from one side to another that suggests to me that it is functioning as its designed. But I could be wrong.
TxOld Dude
Dazed and confused
Yup, that is correct but only half the hot-side is functional. The "left" half of the heatsink is warm while the other half is noticeably less warm. The heatsink is centered so the heat should be evenly distributed and it's not. Not unusual to have a dud with cheap chinese peltiers.
farmergreen007
Sir Tokesalot
Oh ok, I must have skipped over I line the fist time I read your post it is clearly in there, slowing your flow down will definitely make it run more efficiently.
TxOld Dude
Dazed and confused
The final temp reading settled at 62.0F
TxOld Dude
Dazed and confused
Thanks Pop!! As soon as I get the last valve and connectors, I'll finish the RDWC conversion and get the grow crackin'. The dragon eggs I dropped were "no-go's". Never did pop out, so I gotta try again.
farmergreen007
Sir Tokesalot
That's awesome!
Is 62 degrees about the ideal rez temp? I have no idea but this make me want to set up a RDWC system for a plant or two I was always told keeping your rez temps down is that biggest pain in the ass with hydro plus it satisfys the geek inside.
Is 62 degrees about the ideal rez temp? I have no idea but this make me want to set up a RDWC system for a plant or two I was always told keeping your rez temps down is that biggest pain in the ass with hydro plus it satisfys the geek inside.
TxOld Dude
Dazed and confused
Between 65-75F is the ideal range. Also, helps keep fungus at bay. That and a little epsom salt with Dutch Master "Zone Gold" and all is right in the res!
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