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jaydee · 08-27-2005, 09:23 PM

I was going to wait until Joe got the site revamped but that is now on hold for a week or two....

So what I am planing on doing is making a water chiller to chill the water mainly for my test bench but possibly for other projects as well. What I plan to do is use 2-3 TECS sandwiched between some custom blocks that I will mill up. So the design begins. I am going to let you guys help in this project unlike many of my prior projects.

I think a 50mm TEC would be what to work with. They can be had pretty cheap on e-bay.

This leaves the design. I am thinking either channels or pins. There should be an ample bolt pattern for decent pressure.

What I need the chiller to do? Mainly keep the water temp in my test bench somewhat consistent. Secondary goal is hard core chilling for possible overclocking adventures.

I was thinking of using 3 TECs and then undervolting them to keep room temp or a little less. Then if I decide to get extreme I could ramp up the voltage and freeze some stuff.

I already have an idea in mind but would like to hear everyone else's as well.

08-27-2005, 09:23 PM	#1
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	Water Chiller Project. I was going to wait until Joe got the site revamped but that is now on hold for a week or two.... So what I am planing on doing is making a water chiller to chill the water mainly for my test bench but possibly for other projects as well. What I plan to do is use 2-3 TECS sandwiched between some custom blocks that I will mill up. So the design begins. I am going to let you guys help in this project unlike many of my prior projects. I think a 50mm TEC would be what to work with. They can be had pretty cheap on e-bay. This leaves the design. I am thinking either channels or pins. There should be an ample bolt pattern for decent pressure. What I need the chiller to do? Mainly keep the water temp in my test bench somewhat consistent. Secondary goal is hard core chilling for possible overclocking adventures. I was thinking of using 3 TECs and then undervolting them to keep room temp or a little less. Then if I decide to get extreme I could ramp up the voltage and freeze some stuff. I already have an idea in mind but would like to hear everyone else's as well.