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tigerhing · 10-08-2004, 01:52 PM

Hi there,
So, if I understand the discussion about this chiller correctly, I can run this unit 24/7 without burning out the unit. The manufacturer did not recommend me to run it all the time.
Any problems with running this unit all the time?

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I recently picked up a via aqua chiller (cc25). So far initial tinkering with this thing looks good. AquaStealth.com sells a modified version of this chiller that will easily cool (as they state) your vid card, NB, and CPU. I am pretty sure the mod they do to this unit consists of a new temp controller that allows the unit to reach near zero (C) temps. (as it is only 30 bucks more then the normal unit they sell) I took a look inside the unit and determined I could wire the compresor to stay on when ever the chiller is on. This would allow the unit to reach max cooling. My question is, when people build there own chillers do they keep them on all the time or cycle them on and off like a fridge works. The reason for concern with standard control that I have is that the unit will go up from the low set point by 5 C and then come back on and cool. Since the cpu takes a while to heat the water up it's temp might fluctuate by something like 10 or more degrees. This frequent temp change is less then desirable. That said, should i run this with the compresor on all the time or with temp control. I supose if I got an external temp controller I could wire it to keep the chiller at an operational range of 1 or 2 degrees decreasing the temp fluctuation.

Here is a link to another thread with some picks and what not.

http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=9522[/quote]

10-08-2004, 01:52 PM	#12
tigerhing Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 3	Via Aqua cc25 Hi there, So, if I understand the discussion about this chiller correctly, I can run this unit 24/7 without burning out the unit. The manufacturer did not recommend me to run it all the time. Any problems with running this unit all the time? ***** Previous message: I recently picked up a via aqua chiller (cc25). So far initial tinkering with this thing looks good. AquaStealth.com sells a modified version of this chiller that will easily cool (as they state) your vid card, NB, and CPU. I am pretty sure the mod they do to this unit consists of a new temp controller that allows the unit to reach near zero (C) temps. (as it is only 30 bucks more then the normal unit they sell) I took a look inside the unit and determined I could wire the compresor to stay on when ever the chiller is on. This would allow the unit to reach max cooling. My question is, when people build there own chillers do they keep them on all the time or cycle them on and off like a fridge works. The reason for concern with standard control that I have is that the unit will go up from the low set point by 5 C and then come back on and cool. Since the cpu takes a while to heat the water up it's temp might fluctuate by something like 10 or more degrees. This frequent temp change is less then desirable. That said, should i run this with the compresor on all the time or with temp control. I supose if I got an external temp controller I could wire it to keep the chiller at an operational range of 1 or 2 degrees decreasing the temp fluctuation. Here is a link to another thread with some picks and what not. http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=9522[/quote]