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refrigeration ? | 12 comments (12 topical, editorial)
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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refrigeration ? | 12 comments (12 topical, 0 editorial)

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