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A cooling member for a variable speed drive is disclosed. The cooling member includes including at least two channels, each channel including at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each

A cooling member for a variable speed drive is disclosed. The cooling member includes including at least two channels, each channel including at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel, a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel the at least two channels, and a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member.

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1. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising: at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each c

1. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising: at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; andthe connector comprises a groove to secure a gasket or an o-ring between the cooling member and the second cooling member. 2. The cooling member of claim 1, wherein the connector comprises a connection plate and the groove is positioned in the connection plate. 3. The cooling member of claim 1, wherein the groove comprises a pinch-point for securing the o-ring. 4. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising: at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; andthe connector comprises a fastener tab and a fastener receptacle to secure the cooling member to the second cooling member. 5. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising: at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; anda grounding strip in electrical communication with a lining of a first component mounting aperture and a second lining of a second component mounting aperture, the component being mounted to the first component mounting aperture. 6. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising: at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; andat least one end plate to seal the first passageway and the second passageway. 7. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising: at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; andthe cooling member is an injection molded cooling member. 8. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising: at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; anda hose barb configured for quick connecting a hose to the cooling member. 9. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising: at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising: a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; andthe connector comprises a groove to secure a gasket between the at least two cooling members. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the connector comprises a connection plate and the groove is positioned in the connection plate. 11. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising: at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising: a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; andthe connector comprises a fastener tab and a fastener receptacle to secure the at least two cooling members. 12. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising: at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising: a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; andat least one end plate to seal the first passageway and the second passageway. 13. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising: at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising: a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; andat least one of the at least two cooling members is an injection molded cooling member. 14. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising: at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising: a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; andone of the at least two cooling members comprises two channels and a second of the at least two cooling members cooling members comprises three channels. 15. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising: at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising: a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; anda grounding strip, the grounding strip being configured to be in electrical communication with the electrical component, a lining of a first component mounting aperture, and a second lining of a second component mounting aperture, wherein mounting the electrical component to the first component mounting aperture grounds the electrical component. 16. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising: at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising: a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; andone of the at least two cooling members comprises three channels and a second of the at least two cooling members cooling members comprises three channels. 17. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising: at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising: a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels; anda connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; andone of the at least two cooling members comprises two channels and a second of the at least two cooling members cooling members comprises two channels. 18. A variable speed drive system, the system comprising: an electrical component, the electrical component being in a heat transfer relationship with a cooling system; andthe cooling system, the cooling system comprising: at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising: a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;at least two tubs positioned on the first surface, each tub comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two tubs through the corresponding at least one inlet of each tub;a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each tub of the at least two tubs; anda connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member.