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Originally posted by Brad
the fins over the centre section should give you some decent performance due to the increase in surface area. If the flow rate is really poor, just put a high top on it that allows a lot of flow.
Or have a centre inlet and two outlets
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I am hoping it does alright. I liked your design that you posted but I am not so sure that a middle inlet is as good as people think. I reversed the flow on my original block to the middle was the outlet and the temps stayed the same. It is something I am going to experiment with. All I need to do with this design is make a different top and I can add the duel outlets and center inlet or like I am going to start out with the inlet and out let on both ends of the channel.
Instead of running the fins all the way through the block I figured I would put them where the most heat is in the center channel. This makes it a lot easier to mill than running the fins all the way through.
I have done all the milling by the hand wheels on my mill. If it workes out I will make up the code for the CNC and keep it on file for the future.
I should have it pretty much done tomorrow afternoon and on the computer Sunday as I want the silicone to dry. I also left enough room around the channels to add a groove for a O ring if I feel like it.
The block I made that screws together has run about 8 days 24/7 so far with just that silicone sealant and there has been no leaks so far.
Will post pics when I get the milling done.