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Old 07-14-2015, 02:57 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Why not run it in the other direction? Peltier Coolers can generate small amounts of electricity through heat absorbtion-not enough to power a compressor unless you flood your engine bay with them at an impractical cost in money and space, BUT a few coolers would be more than enough to trigger some vent fans in the passenger compartment, with an 'off; switch that would shunt the current to a few hidden LEDs just to allow the Peltiers to continue working...

What about a few coolers for the passenger fans, a few more for the radiator fan...two self-regulating, self-powered systems working independently from the main harness, cutting parastic load...which let's you use a normal AC with more efficiency IF you want to...

I don't have the spare cash to try it on my trusty Red Menace (1993 Ford Festiva)-also, I have no AC and never felt the need for one. Any of the more Tech-minded members want to crunch some numbers/grab some voltmeters and see if it might be worthwhile?
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