==> My tank is 17"L x 9"H x 8"W in size, but the water capacity only about 20L because of the base substrate for this planted shrimp tank is about 2" height.
>>TEM you bought should be enuff for you application.
==> i scan the heatsink with infrared thermoscan, it show less than 45C, i belif that the heatsink is big enough for the purpose.
>> ya 45C is not too bad for the heatsink.
==> I just couldnt get ice forming on the cold fins cos the most min temp get is only 21C at the cool fins. My fan is 12V 0.4A rating, it is a power fan for PC overclocking use. Yup, i use thermal grease on both side of the TEM.
>>12V @ 0.4 is good enuff. I suspect that your cold plate is too "effective" are its also taking in heat very fast thats why you cannot see the ice forming. This is might be a good sign.For troubleshooting try insulating the cold plate . Let it run for a while and see if ice forms. or just emersmed the cold plate and let it run see if the tank temperature can drop lower.
==> Ya, appreciate ur help, thanks bro. anyway, where u stay, in case really need ur specialist advices in future.
>> At Bukit Batok . Call me before you drop by.
cheers
xtrekker
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