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- This video is about how to make a DIY aquarium chiller or a DIY Peltier water cooler for aquarium to lower the water temperature in summer. Using this chiller, I was able to reduce the water temperature of my 12 gallon fish tank from 28°C to 25°C in about 2 hours.
If you have a bigger tank, you will need to increase the number of Peltier modules as well as other materials such as cooling fans and small heatsinks etc. You will also need to increase the size of the large heatsink and water cooling block.
This model is suitable for fish tanks up to 20 gallons (with 2 Peltiers max).
N.B.
👉 If you find that the heat-sink is getting too hot and thus the water is not cooling enough, use a larger heat-sink for more heat dissipation and better cooling.
👉 It is for freshwater aquarium use only. Do not use it in saltwater or marine fish tanks, as salt water will damage the aluminum cooling block.
👉 Do not run the pump dry, make sure there is water inside the pump.
Useful Links :
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40mm Aluminum Water Cooling Block - amzn.to/4bBRbov
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12V 10A Power Supply - amzn.to/41YsFZV
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It’s working perfectly I have 60litr tank this is suitable for that tank
Great 👍
And what is the unit consumed in a single month
Im actualy really impressed by how well built this is.
thank you for describing the automatic cooling shutdown concept, that was the most important part of cooling
Superb video brother. have been thinking of the cooling solution for summers and just got the right procedure.
amazing! I am doing this
You are amazing! Never thought you would go this far to make a chiller! Thanks Buddy keep uploading I wait for your videos always! :)
Thanks, will do!
bro i cannot find 200mmx100mm alumunium heat sink anywhere. should i use 2 100mm alumunium heat sinks? but how should i attach them together???? i have some white silicon thermal compound which is used for LEDs.
Yes you can use 2 100mm heat sinks and attach them using nuts & bolts and two small pieces of 4mm acrylic sheet from the sides. You can also use a 12 inch x 100mm (minimum) heat sink. The cooling procedure will work better if you use a larger heat sink. You can also search the markets where electronic products and LED lights are sold.
Thought of connecting this to the outflow hose of your filter so that the filtered and cleaner water will pass through the chiller instead.
You are doing great brother 🙏🏻 keep up the good work ❤
Thanks
Great work. Your are diy king for aqurium.
Thanks
Great Job! Do you know which is the lower temperature that this device could reach? I'm trying to do something similar for my cats' fountain, so they can drink fresh water in summer, but my aluminium cooler is very small in comparison. Regards!
Amazing , never seen before👌
😊 Thanks
Awesome
Upgrade: you can use 2 Peltier pads, one on top of the other, one with 12v and the other with 6v, the 12v pad will cool the hot side of the 6v pads and thus increase the cooling capacity
Brother this one is unexpected you are amazing 👍
Thanks ✌️
This man deserve more subscribers...thank brother for sharing your talent...❤
Your ideas are beyond imagination
Thank you
Thank you in advance. Regards.
Always welcome
Would it be possible to hook this up to a immersion coil cooler, I'm planning on using this for brewing beer,
Greattttttt Job....! I have a suggestion :) Please voice over in your videos, as you can give detailed information about everything
This is something next level thing
Thanks 😊
Excellent idea! ❤❤
Thank you! 😊
you have made the life easy....please let me know if this also warm the water....I mean this is chiller and warmer both
It only cools the aquarium water. Thank you.
and does it automatically turn off when the temperature is 25* Celsius
how many watts per hour for the use of the tool completed peltier, and fan etc?
Sir can we make canister filter and chiller together...inlet from aquarium will go to canister filter and outlet from canister filter to chiller inlet and then outlet from chiller to back in aquarium again,will I have to use 2 diffrent submersible pump with the same volt 800/L?
And can we cut and extend the temperature sensor wire because I am planning to hide diy canister filter and chiller under the tank cabin
i have question, at home i have peltier 12704 which can run in 4a and 12v 5a adaptor, if i want the same build like you it is possible ?
Bahot badhiya sir.,.......I like.kya may ye purchase kar sakata hoo kya.kya price padega.batana
Getting to see your 1 by one 😊
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Hi, exactly what i was looking for this summer, music was good but your comentry would have been more helpful. I will try to make 1 and will trouble you if needed. Thank you. Keep doing gr8 work
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Legend video ❤
Thanks 😊
You are making the hobby affordable to everybody.. Thanks for this kind of great ideas...
My pleasure 😊
Great job brother..!! Will the same setup work for 75lit water capacity tank ? Or should I increase the size of heat sink, number of modules
Yes, you will need to increase the size of the heat sink, the number of Peltier modules, etc. Please check the description for further information. Thanks.
After so many days ❤️
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Hey mate, i have x2 peltier modules (288watts each) that i want to interlink, that is one module feed the second giving a total of 576 watts plus pump and 2 fans. What thermostat controller do i need?
You need to use a thermostat like this - amzn.to/454tL7h
Hi sir, can I used power supply 12 here ?
Great work bro..👍👍👍
Thanks
Olá sou aqui do brasil e gostei muito do seu projeto e vou fazer com 3 pastilhas porem tenho uma dúvida o dissipador para 3 pastilhas tem que ter 300mm X 300mm? Pois estou com dificuldade de encontrar com esse tamanho o maior que eu encontrei foi 104mm X 300mm. Posso emendar?
Resolveu?
Hi, I find your work very good and useful, I want to ask can I use the 12v 10a adapter because I tried connecting the wire to the female jack but I don't understand why only the temperature measurement circuit is displayed and the other parts then it doesn't work sorry I'm not an expert in the field, hope you reply soon. Appreciate what you are doing. Thanks
Yes, you can use a 12v 10a adapter
is this circuit a series circuit or a parallel circuit?
Innovative
Thanks
Can we use a copper cooling block with the same heat sink ? I assume the time to cool will be faster . Also, what’s the total current draw of the unit ? Can this be plugged safely into a standard 6A socket ? Or need a 15A socket ?
amazing, do you sell it?
Hello Bro, thank you so much for the video. I have gone through the description and I am having a 120 litre tank. For this if I just increase and stack 2 or 3 peltiers together will that be enough ? or I need to increase the heat sink and the fans as well?. Kindly let me know. Thanks 🙏
Yes, you’ll need a much larger heatsink and more cooling fans in order to maximize the cooling of the hot side of Peltier modules. The cooler the hot side of the Peltier is kept, the better the device will be able to cool the aquarium water. Additionally, you’ll need a thermostat capable of handling the Load of your Peltiers, cooling fans, etc. Thanks.
@@madebykm thanks for your reply 🙏
@@madebykmhow much will it cost build something likethis for a 200 lt tank
can this work for a 50 gallon tank?
Hi, I saw your video on the diy soil. I was wondering if I can cap it with aqua soil instead of sand or gravel (I have used aquasoil at home). I will make a jungle theme planted tank with only jungle val and dwarf sag. So will I add some root tabs under the soil as well? Also should I add a layer of fine mesh between the soil and aqua soil layer? Finally, how should I fertilise these plants? Since they are root feeders, I’ll need root tabs and the problem is that I will be making a carpet of dwarf sage and jungle val, so how should I add the root tabs? Will low light be enough? And should I use co2? I have some diy co2 available, will using that hurt?
Yes, you can cap it with aqua-soil. There is no need to place a mesh between the two layers. Also, no need to add root tabs now, after a month or two you can add them using a tweezer. There will be no problem. They are easy-to-grow plants and can be grown in low light and without CO2 injection.
Good job 👍
Thanks 👍
Great video very detailed on how to build. Why did you a a heat sink on top of the water tank? I am talking about the opposite side of the peptide cell of the tank.
The smaller heat sink was installed to enhance the cooling and to attach the Peltier module and water block to the bigger heat sink.
Thanks 👍
@@madebykm Why would it enhance the cooling though? That is the cold side so won't that heat sink be stealing cold?
Really good one....
Thanks a lot 😊
Hi! Cool project! Just one question here. The fan direction is right? In that way that you show in the video was exhausting hot air instead of cooling the hot side of peltier (and the heatsink) . What's better?
You would usually exhaust it away from the peltier
Great! Why it can't be used for marine setups ?
You can but there’s a chance that the pipes may clog with salt deposits
Super Idea. Brother when u make it for a 20 gallon tank u have mentioned to use a 12 V 20 Amp SMPS. So when we put both the peltier modules together it should be connected to 20 Amp output or when both the peltier module and both the cpu fans to be wired in parallel together and then hooked on to tge 20 Amp output ?
Yes, first connect all positive wires (usually red) of the Peltier modules and fans and connect to the positive terminal (+) of the SMPS, and negative wires (usually black) to the negative terminal (-). Thank you.
Good job 👌👌
Thanks 😊
Great 😃
Thanks
Dada ami ei rokom akta chiller banate chai
50 litter er tank er jonno
Amar monthly ki rokom current bill aste pare
Very useful. Just one question, for 75G tank only the no. of peltier modules to be increased? Can you please tell me how many to be used for that?
Please check Description for details, thanks.
Hi KM,
Thanks for your video.
I have made same stuff ordering same spares given in discription.
However 12V DC pump is unable to pull off water rest all mechanism working fine.
Can u guide/ help me on water pump part.
Thanks
Of course, check the description box for the solution. Thank you.
Thanks KM, I have followed the steps and working perfectly ❤
That’s great 👍
How many peltier need to make 24° of 70 litter tank?
will the aluminium cooling block have any effect on the fishes and can the outlet of the cooler module created here be modified to fit inside the filter to help in much more effective cooling ?
1. I have not yet noticed any negative impacts on my fish.
2. It’s working well in this setup, but you can always modify it as per your choice.
Wow super I'm so many times to try this method...but failure only happened....I try this method thank you
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How many watts does this device use?
Useful video tnk u bro
3 feet 180 litre tank How much perlite do need?
Please check the description, I have given the details there. Thank you.
Can you explain why this chiller cannot be used for saltwater?
I've 400 lt. fish only Marine aquarium. Please suggest for suitable cooling mechanism
Аквариумный холодильник
Is the thermoelectric cooler automated and dependent on the temperature sensor? If not, how do you make sure that the water temp doesn't drop too much?
You wire it to a temperature control switch.
Can you use any digital thermostat for this project other than what is on the video? Like for example, W3230 model?
Yes, you can
@@madebykm Thank you! Also isn't this aluminum water cooling block prone to corrosion when exposed to water?
The cooling block I used is made of high-quality aluminum alloy, so there will be no problem in a freshwater aquarium, but do not use it in a saltwater tank.
Hi Bro! Does the concept works for 300ltrs planted aquascape?
Please check description
Hi bro. Awesome ❤ can I get one please ? Thanks 😊
Dada tomar kaj sotti ashadharon .
I have two queries :-
1. What is the total power / wattage of the system?
2. Can this be also used as heater by the adjusting the temperature controller?
1. 77w, 2. Yes, by adjusting the Peltier module and the temperature controller. Thanks.
I think this is one of the best DIY ideas for planted tank. Great work, bro! Hats off to you. 👏👏👏
Thanks 😊
this was awesome,,do you even try to use solar in peltier cooler?
No, I didn’t. Thank you.
thank you for response sir..hope to see some works like that coz i need it to my saltwater tank😅
Can i add another 6 a cooling module(1+1) to 12 v 10a supply will it able to handle that? If that which power supply would be sufficient?
Check description for details
Got it thanks
what volts should be used to operate the tec peltier module sir?
12v for TEC1-12706
Cam you make seperate video for saltwater tank chiller? Hope you see this. Thanks in advance 😇
You can use the device in a salt water tank if you use a titanium water block and a pump that can operate in salt water. The process of making the chiller is the same.
Will this set up cut off after cool enough
Yes
I Think it costs approx ₹3k which is very affordable as compare to Redimate chillers👍💯👌
And KM sir you are really great❤
It cost me around 2500 rupees to make it. Thanks 🙏
Which thermoelectric peltier module should I use for a one feet cube aquarium ?
TEC1-12706
@@madebykm Thankyou .
Hi, can i use the 12v 6a adapter instead of the powet supply?
At least a 10-amp power supply or adapter is required to run all the components.
@@madebykmmany thanks
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Can it cool 150 liters of water?
Hello brother , great job , can you make one for me , i am not an electronic person , wont be able to make it .. i can help you with spares to build please brother 🙏
Boro tank e ki eta kora possible ?
3 ft tank e?
and ei set up tar estimated khorcha koto and boro 3ft er jonno korle koto khorcha porte pare ?
Boro tank er jonno ei model appropriate noy. Ami arekta chiller er model banabo jeta boro tank e baobohar kora jabe.
@@madebykm okay dada.. and Love all your videos ❤❤
Keep on making them
Thank you
That’s awesome. Any chance it’s suitable for salt water?
Thank you. I think the pump and aluminum water block are not suitable for salt water.
Can you tell us where you get all your componets for the DIY Peltier Water Cooler or the brand and name of component you are using?
From Chandni Market, Kolkata. These are also available online, please check Description.
Hi, thank you for the tutorial but it’s not working for me, I’ve got a 12 cm block with 2 pettier cells 12V 6A serial conected, mini pump with a tap on the outlet to reduce even more the volum and the water doesn’t flow cooler than the tank, big heat sink with big fan on the hot side and nothing. Tested with my fingers and the cold side works fine but the water doesn’t goes out colder. Any idea why is not working? All connections as your video…
The heat sink you’re using is not big enough for 2 Peltier modules. You need to use a bigger heat sink and 2 cooling fans. Check description for more info. Thanks.
What is the room temperature?
Is it possible to record the temperature changes over time?
No
Thanks. How long does it take to cool? Tank size?
Please check description.
This is amazing! My only concern is if it will work if I need to reach 15 -18 Celsius on my tank when my ambient temperature can be 35 Celsius, do you think it’s possible?
To reach that temperature, you need to use 2-3 Peltier modules. Please check the description box for more information. Thanks.
How many liters is your tank
how loud is this unit. I a planning on making a DIY mattress topper cooling system?
The device doesn't make a lot of noise. All you can hear is a gentle hum from the cooling fan.
@@madebykm awesome, thanks mate!
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This type chiller is suitable for 6 feet aquarium?
Please check description
Can I use 12V 5A power supply with these components?
5A is not enough to run the Peltier, pump and fan.
can i use it without the grey thermal paste?
No, thermal paste is necessary
berapa watt yang dibutuhkan untuk alat ini
Amazing.
What was the total cost approximately?
And Where did you get the parts except Amazon?
2500 approx., Chandni Market, Thanks
@@madebykm Thanks
Can you please tell me,in which side of Chandni Market this things I will get?
Near Chandni Metro, Gate No. 1, opp. LIC building
@@madebykm 👍
We're will I get this stuff from and how much will it cost as I have an axolotl and buying a cooler cost £300
Check description
@@madebykm ok thank you will do
honestly bolchi dada tomer video gulo ato details a valo re bojhano thake.... dekhle neshai pore jete icchde kore
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What's the power consumption? Oh and tkx for the video. :D
The total wattage of the device is 77w, thanks.
Where to get these all instrument like aluminum sink ,thermostate
Check description for the links.
what is the lowest temperature this can reach?
Dada 4mm acrylic sheet kolkatar kn jygy pbo r kto daam
Jara glass, mirror etc sell kore tader kache available thake. Echara Ezra street e paoa jay.