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Unread 05-18-2004, 01:28 PM   #3
ToddTheFrog
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Originally Posted by AngryAlpaca
The purpose of a vacuum is to reduce the boiling temperature. If you are using alcohol, and 40C (minimum temperature of whatever you're cooling) is fine, then go ahead. The purpose of a wick is to return the recondensed liquid to the base, but if your heatpipes cold end is higher (the higher it is, the better it is) than the hot end, then you will not need a wick.
Wow thank you for your very fast response.

Todd Trowbridge
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