Haven't considered such a device. But don't they also generate heat on the
opposite side of the cold? Where are you going to put this extra heat...in
the engine compartment?
mayf
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Clark" <clarkjc@stny.rr.com>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 4:19 PM
Subject: Cooling system idea
> Have anyone ever considered using Peltier junction devices to help keep
> coolant temperature down? They are semiconductor devices that can create
> up to a 68 C temperature differential from one side to the other. I bet
> that a few of these could be integrated into the upper radiator hose to
> lower the temperature of the coolant before it reaches the radiator....
>
> It would be very inconspicuous compared to an electric fan. The only
> detractors are that they are expensive, require heatsinking on the
opposite
> side to be cooled, and draw a lot of current.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> - John
> B382000703LRXFE
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