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star882
19-12-2006, 01:11 PM
http://www.angelfire.com/mech/frostyforms/
That's just amazing. I'd like to build a small version to serve as a decoration for my science fair project board. I think I'll use Peltiers since they're a much better match for the load.
taz24
19-12-2006, 11:37 PM
http://www.angelfire.com/mech/frostyforms/
That's just amazing. I'd like to build a small version to serve as a decoration for my science fair project board. I think I'll use Peltiers since they're a much better match for the load.


Would you be able to get a peltier to get low enough for frost to form.

Cheers taz.
winfred.dela
20-12-2006, 12:00 AM
http://www.angelfire.com/mech/frostyforms/
That's just amazing. I'd like to build a small version to serve as a decoration for my science fair project board. I think I'll use Peltiers since they're a much better match for the load.



Thanks star882,

Nice piece of info/link.

It made my day, i learned something new today: ART & REFRIGERATION can be bedfellows.

. . . :)
star882
20-12-2006, 12:50 AM
Would you be able to get a peltier to get low enough for frost to form.
One can definitely do it. I once tried an experiment of mounting a small Peltier (10w) on a heatsink and connecting it to a power supply for a few hours. The cold side was covered in about 3mm of frost when I checked.
taz24
20-12-2006, 06:03 PM
One can definitely do it. I once tried an experiment of mounting a small Peltier (10w) on a heatsink and connecting it to a power supply for a few hours. The cold side was covered in about 3mm of frost when I checked.


I've only seen the ones that are used in the kids pop fridges or in the travel boxes for picnics. I always undestood them to only achieve a 10k diff over the thing, so I've learnt somthing new today:)
What shape would you make it.

Cheers taz.