Stay tuned for improved experiments… Almost 2Vdc Achieved in this one (single modules) and up to 1.6amps (for the teg recorded) This one was pretty good for a quick setup… The voltage was under my expectations however the amperage (current) had reached 1.6amps which is more than the specs I found on the companies site.. The conditions were not optimal outdoors but I am confident I will get a day shortly where the conditions are perfect.
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jimmyhackers says:
January 30, 2012 at 1:57 am (UTC 0)
you ever thought about smoking? crack?
i reacon itd suit you dude!!!
luc59457 says:
January 30, 2012 at 2:44 am (UTC 0)
I am also thinking of a new design for the tec, since I had taken it apart, I have some? ideas to make it better.
luc59457 says:
January 30, 2012 at 3:43 am (UTC 0)
That is great…? I hope to see more people in the future play around with these little things… I like the idea also of sterling engines, but the cheapest one I can find is around 1000$ and it can only produce 10-15watts. I could build one, but I would have to go and look for all the parts and inquire with a couple friends… I also love the idea of 0 moving parts. The Company I deal with is attempting to improve the efficiency of these also.
field16 says:
January 30, 2012 at 4:07 am (UTC 0)
Great job on your experiment! I’m testing some of these little guys, too. I agree with you that there are so many possibilities. Any you could use them at night, unlike a? solar panel, provided you have a heat source, or at least a good temperature differential.
luc59457 says:
January 30, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC 0)
I have? just calculated, for the tec, if I get 10 of these at 10$ a piece, that is around 100-120$… With internal resistance placed in the calculation, I should in theory get around 19.6w. A photovoltaic 18w from thesolarpowerstore is 159.95$.. I calculated this using 14v x 1.4amps.. If I connect all in series I will not get 20v, so I used 14 to be conservative. Perhaps it may be a bit more or less.