Saturday, May 27, 2023

DIY Water Chiller

Consider installing a Peltier plate and a fan under a Brita water filter to somewhat chill the water. A large, flat metal plate could be used to transfer heat from the bottom of the water tank. Two water tanks could be combined to produce warm or hot water also.

How to Build a DIY Peltier-Based Mini Refrigerator
If you want a mini fridge but have the budget for a cooler, it might be time to take matters into your own hands and build one yourself:  https://www.makeuseof.com/diy-peltier-based-mini-refrigerator/

Hot and Cold Water Cooler Using A Peltier Thermoelectric Cooling Module:
https://www.circuits-diy.com/hot-and-cold-water-cooler-using-a-peltier-thermoelectric-cooling-module/

My Diy Peltier Cooler! (version #1): https://www.instructables.com/My-Diy-Peltier-Cooler/
Making a Beefy Peltier Cooler! (version #1):
"Heatpipe heatsinks are really good at cooling CPUs ... so they are perfect for cooling 40mm Peltier chips"
Experiment with a fan on the hot side to see what happens to the temp inside the cooler.
Consider heatsink placement in a wall (that doesn't move) - should make packing the cooler easier.  Also look at various heatsink sizes.

A different alternative -
Use a cheap ice-maker to chill water: https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Water-Chiller/

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