How far should a TEC1-12706 peltier module be away from the heat source to prevent damage when using it to generate thermoelectricity?
I recommend that you add a piece of aluminum block around 3-4 mm thick with good quality thermal paste and then bring it close to the candle at a distance and at the same time measure the temperature of the aluminum block. Make sure you stay below the limit around 55-65C since 75C is max temp. Because too much heat you will melt the solder connections inside and ruin it. Good luck!