Thread: Heated/cooled cup holders

How hard would it be to install heated/cooled cup holders. Something kind of likes these. I have a 2002 Monte Carlo SS I think this would be a cool mod to do. I have a idea I just wanna see if someone else has done this or may know of someone who has. If someone has done it how hard was it to do? Thanks

I think this might work and its WAY LESS EXPENSIVE

Link1: http://http://www.parts-express.com/...number=320-253
Link2: American Science & Surplus : Peltier Heat Pump

Im assuming if you use a SPDT or a DPDT switch it might just work. Im just not sure which one would be better of the two.

Originally Posted by Bio248

SPDT has one contact, two positions. (single pole, double throw)

DPDT has two contacts, two positions. (double pole, double throw)

I understand that part Im just wondering which would be better to use for this type of application.

I did some more research and It looks like a DPDT will be the best type for this project. Here is a link to a example. In the example they use a motor but its the same type of setup. http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO%3a-Wire-a-DPDT-rocker-switch-for-reversing-po/

In-case you aren't aware, the electric drink coolers will not cool an already warm drink. They just prevent a cold drink from warming up as quickly.. but not by much.

The 2009 dodge avenger SXT has them, they get hot at ****, and super cold

Found a video on you tube of a Peltier Device in action. YouTube - ‪Thermoelectric Device Demonstration Peltier Effect - Cooling‬‏
From what I have found all you need is a heat sink so you dont fry the Peltier.