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I just finished this acrylic reservoir for a custom case I'm machining for a very patient client. The outer diameter is 6 inches.
http://www.captainslug.com/modding/ussr/9999.jpg
The 1/2" NPT threaded plugs were made using a manual lathe and the hemispheres were ordered from an R/C hobby site.

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combo pompe-restank. the pomp needs some moding resollting to endless working one.

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what pump is that?

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italiano spagetii magna drive (loundry machine). without moding it's garbage. 2m. head and cheapy.

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What would be great is some instructions on creating your own resevoir. Currently getting together/building the parts for my own watercooling system and could use some info on the resevoir. Especially things like measurements for the 5-3/4" bay res =\ I've got some acrylic glass here in 1/4" thickness and I'm looking to build one but do not know where to start~

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acrylic is both a great material and a pita material. for the best possible look and quality, it should be laser cut and should be glued with a glue containing methylene chloride. I use something called IPS "weld-on 3". it actually chemically bonds the acrylic together and makes it like one solid piece.
if you don't or can't laser cut, use the largest saw blade possible - as this will give you the straightest cut. weld-on won't work well unless the edges are very true and straight
finally, don't use fittings that use pipe thread as they have a tendency to crack acrylic
you want a fitting with a rubber washer and a flange - get thread specs elsewhere on the forum

jman

ps don't use silicon to seal anything as silicon is NOT designed for full immersion and WILL leak after prolonged exposure

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Built a new res for my new system
Made form 1.5" copper pipe
a rubber plug with the center bored out allows for the pump to be connected directly
due to difficulties drain previous systems, i added a petcock in the elbow

some pics...

jman

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Hmm I noticed that the barbs of choice use 1/2" npt... The tap for that would cost me 90$+ and I don't have access through a friend :X

Is there a method I could use to fit some 1/2"npt barbs into acrylic without that tap? What diameter could/should I drill to possibly let the fittings tap themselves slightly with some epoxy to seal?

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you should check ace hardware
i bought a 1/2" - 14 NPT pipe tap for under $30 - i think it was $15
# 1905
UPC 42526 01905

shucks

I'll sell you mine for $30+ shipping if you want

otherwise use a drill bit least 45/64" in diameter

later

jman

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Cheap, super custom, and works great!!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ator/WC003.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ator/WC002.jpg

Just finished my rad shroud

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1.../Shroud012.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1.../Shroud014.jpg

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whoa, cool, what kind of fans are those?

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Hello!
http://membres.lycos.fr/pierreg60/Ai...+polissage.JPG

http://membres.lycos.fr/pierreg60/Ai...sage%20(1).JPG

http://membres.lycos.fr/pierreg60/Ai...sage%20(2).JPG

http://membres.lycos.fr/pierreg60/Ai...sage%20(3).JPG
:dome: :dome:

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French is good! Nice looking reservoir, sir. However, at first glance, it did look like a particularly glossy pair of green pants. :D

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pierreg60, where did you get that reservior? Me wants one :)

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still needs a LOT of work. My first watercooling system and resevoir. Also, im only 15 :)
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=265993
more pics here
while i wait for pic to upload...
Will be buffing this. I was just checkign for leaks here. Go easy on me guys! (need to take off tape)

ill post pics once finished 100%
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9813/dscn1102wj2.jpg
Shot with COOLPIX P4 at 2007-08-04

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He made it...

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Reservoir made out of 2-1/2" PVC Rod using a machine lathe and a manual knee mill.
http://www.captainslug.com/modding/sv001/0108.jpg
http://www.captainslug.com/modding/sv001/0109.jpg
The bottom ports connect to each other and not to the inside of the reservoir.