anyone ever make a custom reservoir? - Page 2

imagex · 03-23-2004, 12:27 AM

This is some realy old pics from rad/rez project I tryed back in 2001, it didn't work too great and I've switch to a external evap system that beats anything I've seen, The rad/rez might have worked better if it had been copper.

REZ/RAD

bigben2k · 03-23-2004, 03:25 PM

PVC fittings... easy!

olv · 03-24-2004, 02:10 PM

I've just made this:

Using a Sigg camping water bottle. Looks pretty good i think. Should work quite well.

kaotic504 · 03-25-2004, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by olv

I've just made this:

Using a Sigg camping water bottle. Looks pretty good i think. Should work quite well.

that looks really nice olv, but how'd you put in the barbs since the tank is round? nice work. quite easy wasn't it?

olv · 03-26-2004, 09:04 AM

Just drilled it with a 12mm drill and they screwed in fine. although the bottom barb is being a complete bitch, can't get a good seal, mainly because i slipped when drilling it, whoops.

Corso · 03-26-2004, 05:27 PM

Here's my latest res that I made. 10$ in plastic, 4$ for the glue, and 3$ for the fittings. any comments? thanks

Corso · 03-26-2004, 05:30 PM

sorry here it is

Cyco-Dude · 03-26-2004, 11:02 PM

lol. does that actually cool the water (bong-cooler style) or is it simply to look pretty / make noise? if it does cool the water, how well does it cool? enough to not need a rad?

alexwai · 03-27-2004, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by alexwai

I made my own acrylic reservoir as well. The size is about 4" x 4" x 4". What is important is to screw the screw threads on the piece of Acrylic. 3 screw threads need to be drilled in my case. Their thread size is: 2 x 1/4" and 1 x 3/4" (it is the size of water inlet of Iwaki MD-20RZM pump). I got my friend to do it for me for the smaller ones. But, I need to pay for about 40 HKD for the large one as taps itself is really expensive in HK due to the large size. BTW. the cost of making this custom reservoir is about 90 HKD or ~ USD11.54. It is quite decent at least I feel that.

Here is the pic

Corso · 03-27-2004, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyco-Dude

lol. does that actually cool the water (bong-cooler style) or is it simply to look pretty / make noise? if it does cool the water, how well does it cool? enough to not need a rad?

no it doesn't really cool the water, and ya its kinda for looks. The custom chiller that its conecyed to though keeps everything run at a steady 9c, about 12c or 13c when I'm playin call of duty. It was mostly just to see if I could make it and have it actually hold water without leakin all over. I'll get tired of it in a couple days and get a new idea and build something different.

imagex · 03-27-2004, 08:44 AM

damn is that a pool pump?

What kinda pump is it $$, gph and is it shaft drive?

alexwai · 03-27-2004, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by imagex

damn is that a pool pump?

What kinda pump is it $$, gph and is it shaft drive?

Sorry, are you talking to me? If it is the case, here is the detail you need. am using MD-RZ(M) 50HZ

imagex · 03-27-2004, 01:00 PM

Thats one hell of a pump

JayMax · 03-27-2004, 04:46 PM

alexwai, that res looks really good, and well made

I'm after trying something similar myself.
What sealant/adhesive did you use?
I've been looking at aquarium sealant, or simple clear silicone sealant?

Cyco-Dude · 03-27-2004, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayMax

alexwai, that res looks really good, and well made

I'm after trying something similar myself.
What sealant/adhesive did you use?
I've been looking at aquarium sealant, or simple clear silicone sealant?

there are specific acrylic cements for the job. the one i recall is thin (like water) and permanently bonds the pieces together. i dont remember the name however; try searching the forums for acrylic cement and see what comes up. you might find some at your local hardware store.

alexwai · 03-27-2004, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayMax

alexwai, that res looks really good, and well made

I'm after trying something similar myself.
What sealant/adhesive did you use?
I've been looking at aquarium sealant, or simple clear silicone sealant?

I am using IPS Weld-On #4 which is specifically designed to glue the piece of acrylic.

Cyco-Dude · 03-28-2004, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexwai

I am using IPS Weld-On #4 which is specifically designed to glue the piece of acrylic.

yea, thats the stuff lol! gg memory

kaotic504 · 03-29-2004, 08:46 AM

nice res. guys, i really like Corso's b/c of the tube-like design and i like alexwai's b/c of the craftsmanship, it looks so professional. all of these custom res's are really nice. shows a lot of creativity and how people love DIY projects.

|kbn| · 03-30-2004, 08:46 AM

I havent got any accrylic sheet but would it be ok to use the cases from cd's. It looks like accrylic. I would need to cut the edges off and the side peices may need to be made from two peices glued together for strength, any one think this will work? I have a few hundred spare cd cases I could use for this....

or anyone know a shop in uk that sells it?

Butcher · 03-30-2004, 01:51 PM

I'd think CD cases might be a bit thin and fragile. You can get acrylic and polycarbonate sheet from http://www.rswww.com in the UK (note they only sell in fairly large pieces).

|kbn| · 03-30-2004, 05:27 PM

I had the idea and posted before I had a look at the cases. I agree they are far too thin (~1mm?) and crack easlly, they are too brittle..
This could work if 5 or 6 cases were glued together for strength but I dont think I could be arsed.
Ive looked at rs and they didnt have it in any small enough quantity

03-23-2004, 12:27 AM	#26
imagex Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: south FL Posts: 220	This is some realy old pics from rad/rez project I tryed back in 2001, it didn't work too great and I've switch to a external evap system that beats anything I've seen, The rad/rez might have worked better if it had been copper. REZ/RAD __________________ Overkill'n Overclock'n Hybrid Mobile Solutions

03-23-2004, 03:25 PM	#27
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	PVC fittings... easy! __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

03-27-2004, 08:44 AM	#36
imagex Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: south FL Posts: 220	damn is that a pool pump? What kinda pump is it $$, gph and is it shaft drive? __________________ Overkill'n Overclock'n Hybrid Mobile Solutions

03-27-2004, 01:00 PM	#38
imagex Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: south FL Posts: 220	Thats one hell of a pump __________________ Overkill'n Overclock'n Hybrid Mobile Solutions

03-30-2004, 08:46 AM	#44
\|kbn\| Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: W. Sussex, UK Posts: 329	I havent got any accrylic sheet but would it be ok to use the cases from cd's. It looks like accrylic. I would need to cut the edges off and the side peices may need to be made from two peices glued together for strength, any one think this will work? I have a few hundred spare cd cases I could use for this.... or anyone know a shop in uk that sells it? Last edited by \|kbn\|; 03-30-2004 at 09:02 AM.

03-24-2004, 02:10 PM	#28
olv Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 31	I've just made this: Using a Sigg camping water bottle. Looks pretty good i think. Should work quite well.

03-26-2004, 09:04 AM	#30
olv Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 31	Just drilled it with a 12mm drill and they screwed in fine. although the bottom barb is being a complete bitch, can't get a good seal, mainly because i slipped when drilling it, whoops.

03-26-2004, 05:27 PM	#31
Corso Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oceanside,Ca Posts: 18	Here's my latest res that I made. 10$ in plastic, 4$ for the glue, and 3$ for the fittings. any comments? thanks

03-26-2004, 11:02 PM	#33
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	lol. does that actually cool the water (bong-cooler style) or is it simply to look pretty / make noise? if it does cool the water, how well does it cool? enough to not need a rad?

03-27-2004, 04:46 PM	#39
JayMax Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2	alexwai, that res looks really good, and well made I'm after trying something similar myself. What sealant/adhesive did you use? I've been looking at aquarium sealant, or simple clear silicone sealant?

03-29-2004, 08:46 AM	#43
kaotic504 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Orleans Posts: 86	nice res. guys, i really like Corso's b/c of the tube-like design and i like alexwai's b/c of the craftsmanship, it looks so professional. all of these custom res's are really nice. shows a lot of creativity and how people love DIY projects.

03-30-2004, 01:51 PM	#45
Butcher Thermophile Join Date: May 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,064	I'd think CD cases might be a bit thin and fragile. You can get acrylic and polycarbonate sheet from http://www.rswww.com in the UK (note they only sell in fairly large pieces). __________________ Once upon a time, in a land far far away...

03-30-2004, 05:27 PM	#46
\|kbn\| Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: W. Sussex, UK Posts: 329	I had the idea and posted before I had a look at the cases. I agree they are far too thin (~1mm?) and crack easlly, they are too brittle.. This could work if 5 or 6 cases were glued together for strength but I dont think I could be arsed. Ive looked at rs and they didnt have it in any small enough quantity

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