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refrigeration ? | 12 comments (12 topical, editorial)

Re: refrigeration ? (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by Mentally Moribund on Wed Nov 17th, 2004 at 11:42:44 PM MST
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have you considered using a thermoelectric fridge? They are efficient, especially if combined with geothermal(depending on where you are located). Generally thermoelectric fridges can only reach 10 to 15 degrees farenheit below the tempurature outside of them. In the midwest the average ground temp in 52 (approx 4' below surface) 52 subtract 10 to 15 degrees and your good to go. http://www.smu.edu/geothermal/2004NAMap/Geothermal_MapNA_7x10in.gif this site will show you the temp of your ground

Re: refrigeration ? (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by Chagrin on Thu Nov 18th, 2004 at 04:28:58 AM MST
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Are you sure about the efficiency of thermoelectric refrigerators? I believe that with current technology, standard compressor models are still much more efficient.

I do wish it were possible to easily route the coils of my refrigerator outside in the winter though. This, like solar water heating, should be a required feature of all homes.

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Re: refrigeration ? (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by RatOmeter on Thu Nov 18th, 2004 at 09:31:04 AM MST
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Thermoelectric (peltier) devices are not very efficient compared to alternatives. Good for spot cooling (for CPUs) but for refrigeration, they're more novel than viable.

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