Thermoelectric Fan Powered by a Candle

Total cost was about 50€ (incl. shipping costs). I used some spare parts but I bought most of it.

Components used:

• CPU-cooler (cold side): Zalman CNPS5X (Base plate: 33x33mm)

• CPU-cooler (hot side): From an old PC (WxLxH=78x63x67mm)

• TEC-module: TEC1-07110T200 (30x30x3.3mm)

• DC Motor: 1,5-3V

• USB-fan (metal, only needed the fan)

• Thermal paste: Arctic MX-4

• A piece of wood

• Two pull springs

• Four M4 bolts and two M3 bolts

• Aluminum tubes (optional)

TEC specification (at ΔT=68C):

Vmax: 8.5

Imax: 10

Qmax: 52.7

Tmax: 200 degrees Celsius

Source: http://www.termo-gen.com

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