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That looks like it will suck the humidity out of a terrarium, do you think? Also how big is it?
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That looks like it will suck the humidity out of a terrarium, do you think? Also how big is it?
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It circulates no outside air, but it would draw some moisture from the air inside by condensation. I was thinking of using it in combination with a fogger or mister, so I don't think humdity would be a problem. It mounts through a 8" x 6" hole in the side but other models/suppliers could be smaller or larger. |
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Yes, that what was I was referring to, an AC's ability to dry the air. And I was thinking if you have ways of pumping in of creating humidity it might counter act it and work. That seems like a really good little device. How would you set it up in your tank? Im really curious now.
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Plus how much is it??
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10-02-2010, 10:04 PM
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I haven't gotten to the point of serious planning yet, so I really can't answer the question of 'how'. I was hoping someone else had tried a similar cooler and give some advice based on experience. I think this kind of unit would be around $200 minimum, but an additiional control device would probably be necessary.
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Actually I have played around with peltier chips a bit and they could be used for this very easily ...and without opening the cabinet or introducing outside air.....not sure how effective one would be.BUT when stacked they can get down to cyrogenic temps though
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Actually I have played around with peltier chips a bit and they could be used for this very easily ...and without opening the cabinet or introducing outside air.....not sure how effective one would be.BUT when stacked they can get down to cyrogenic temps though
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When you run a DC electrical current through a point where 2 different metals meet, one side gets hot and the other side gets cold. This is called the Peltier effect. A Peltier chip looks like a small ceramic tile with wires sticking out, contains a large area of contact between different metals, and acts as a heat pump by using the Peltier effect. Essentially it can be used as a tiny air conditioner with no moving parts except a couple fans. |
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When you run a DC electrical current through a point where 2 different metals meet, one side gets hot and the other side gets cold. This is called the Peltier effect. A Peltier chip looks like a small ceramic tile with wires sticking out, contains a large area of contact between different metals, and acts as a heat pump by using the Peltier effect. Essentially it can be used as a tiny air conditioner with no moving parts except a couple fans.
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That's interesting. It sounds like they aren't very practical from the ongoing discussion. |
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