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White square Peltier module 40x40mm with 30cm wires

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Unique-Bargains TEC1-12715 12V 142W 40x40mm Peltier gadget

SKU CH-EJHY-ESHVN MPN TEC1-12715

A 40 mm thermoelectric cooler rated at 12 V and 142 W creates a 65 °C temperature difference when powered at 5.78 V, and includes a 30 cm cable for easy wiring

  • TypeGadgets
  • Delivers strong cooling with 142 W power rating
  • Achieves 65 °C temperature difference at 5.78 V input
  • Compact 40 × 40 × 3.5 mm footprint fits tight spaces
  • Includes 30 cm leads for easy wiring
  • Requires heat-sink on hot side to prevent damage

Thermoelectric Cooler Module

This 40x40mm Peltier plate operates at 12V and draws 11.8A for a rated 142W. It creates a temperature differential between its two surfaces when powered. The white ceramic module includes a 30cm cable for electrical connection. It is intended for experimental cooling or small-scale thermal management projects.

Who This Suits

Hobbyists building custom cooling rigs, thermoelectric generators or science demonstrations can use this module. Buyers who need a ready-to-mount assembly with integrated heatsinks, fans or a controller should look elsewhere. The device arrives as a bare plate only and requires external thermal management on the hot side.

Critical Operating Limit

Without a heatsink on the hot side the cell will overheat and fail within seconds of power being applied. At 5.78V the maximum temperature difference between the cold and hot faces is approximately 65°C (149°F). Proper heat dissipation is the single specification that determines whether this part will survive in your application.

Highlights

  • Delivers strong cooling with 142 W power rating
  • Achieves 65 °C temperature difference at 5.78 V input
  • Compact 40 × 40 × 3.5 mm footprint fits tight spaces
  • Includes 30 cm leads for easy wiring
  • Requires heat-sink on hot side to prevent damage

Specifications

BrandUnique Bargains
TypeGadgets

Questions about this item

How do I install the TEC1-12715 Peltier module and what is the critical step to avoid destroying it?

Apply thermal paste, mount the module between the cold plate and a sufficiently large heat-sink on the hot side, then connect the 30 cm leads to a 12 V supply. The step people miss is powering the device even briefly without the hot-side heat-sink; the warning states internal overheating and destruction will occur.

What maintenance or replacement will the TEC1-12715 need over time?

The solid-state module itself has no moving parts to service. Long-term upkeep focuses on the external heat-sink and fan: clean dust from fins, verify fan operation, and reapply thermal interface material if temperatures rise.

What is the first limit reached when running the TEC1-12715 continuously at 12 V?

At the rated 12 V and 11.8 A the module draws 142 W of electrical power that becomes heat on the hot side. The practical limit is the ability of your heat-sink and airflow to remove that 142 W plus the pumped load; if the hot-side temperature climbs unchecked the 65 °C differential cannot be maintained and the device will overheat.

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