Crikey
. Sorry to hear it did that but I think as bird stated, you probably were not getting the full amperage from the computer supply and when you did the wiring failed. In any case if you exceed 23A the unit should cut out if it is working properly. I am such a fool, I didn't even think to ask you about the gauge of the wire you were using
but i'm sure I said something about controlling the current flow? Dont worry, you certainly should be able to get the big one going properly with the correct wiring so it wont be a waste of hard earned money. Would it be worth putting 6A resistors on your inputs to the peltiers to make sure they draw at the optimum level thus getting maximum cooling without frying the rest? I would certainly consider fuses for the large draw lines as well.
renormalised: Teachers always view their students through rose coloured glasses. What we see is curious little creatures with thick coke bottle glasses, tangled hair and a face full of freckles. We just couldn't survive any other way
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