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The Peltier Fridge

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Hi, I have launched an Open Source Peltier Fridge Project. My half-fridge sized prototype is available now:

http://grabcad.com/library/the-peltier-fridge

 

Please check it out:  http://www.indiegogo.com/Peltier

 

I am raising funds to:

-Build 2 prototypes, Half-fridge & Full-fridge

-Launch a Website Resource for Open Source Home Appliances

 

I welcome collaborators!  Please E-mail me with your skills:

PeltierColdBox@Gmail.com

 

Look forward to the launch of my campaign.  Please contribute if you can.

 

Fundraiser: http://www.indiegogo.com/Peltier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeltierFridge

Design Animation: http://youtu.be/LEG6UkFyRxo

Twitter: http://twitter.com/peltierfridge

 

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  • From the animation it appeared that you arent going to heat sink the hot side of the junction wont that just destroy it? Also just a thought if you were to use copper You would have a lot faster heat transfer rate it is more expensive yes. but would potentially cool at twice the rate.

    given that copper transfers at almost twice the rate of aluminum.

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         Hi Grant,  The roof panel is vented so that a fan can be applied inside the box.  I didn't model it in because I'd like to work out an efficient system of recycling the heat back into energy.  If you download the model and peel off the front and back shell pieces, you can see that the hot side of the peltier is insulated from the rest of the fridge. 

         I take your point on using copper over aluminum.  I will see if I can find a copper implement in such a price range as an aluminum heatsink.  Thank you for your interest.

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         Hi Grant,  The roof panel is vented so that a fan can be applied inside the box.  I didn't model it in because I'd like to work out an efficient system of recycling the heat back into energy.  If you download the model and peel off the front and back shell pieces, you can see that the hot side of the peltier is insulated from the rest of the fridge. 

         I take your point on using copper over aluminum.  I will see if I can find a copper implement in such a price range as an aluminum heatsink.  Thank you for your interest.

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