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Old 06-24-2012, 01:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
greasemonkee
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Why aren't we using Peltier modules?

I admit, I get behind technology while entrapped in the slave grid, but occasionally a window of opportunity to research does arise and the 21st century hits me like a ton of bricks.

So these Peltier or thermoelectric devices are gaining popularity. I was oblivious to the technology until someone gave me a wine cooler and noticed there was no cooling system, nothing but heat sinks. With all of the heat of our ICE's being blown out into the air I'm surprised to find the alternatorless diehards haven't taken advantage of the technology - which appears to be quite affordable by the way.

Could one not dump a few hundred bucks on several dozen of these things and produce a surplus of electrical energy? I'm intrigued.

...And why the heck are we still using fans on radiators to dump engine heat as if it were waste?


Nevermind. I know the answer - any idea that works must be executed covertly in this world...

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