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DodgeViper · 02-09-2002, 10:20 AM

Here is something for all water-cooling addicts to think about including myself. Now granted this idea is not cost efficient, but for those that do not want a radiator, or loud fans maybe this idea is for you.

We all know that the ambient air temp within your home controls the temps of your computer. Trying to keep the ambient temp within the home at an even temperature is tough to do especially in Arizona when it can get to 120 degree’s outside.

Here in Arizona we have thought of many ways to keep cool and to use the sun to heat. Now I can only speak for those that live in the southern part of Arizona, but it’s a known fact that 6’ below the surface of the ground the temperature year round is a constant 72 degrees. Many homes are being built into the foothills with only the front of the home facing south to gather heat. The rest of the home is underground.

Now you’re wondering what this has to do with water-cooling a computer. If a person were to place a 100’ coil of 1/2” copper tubing 6’ below the surface, and use a Little Giant pump that can handle the rise you would have water-cooling that would never fluctuate.

02-09-2002, 10:20 AM	#1
DodgeViper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 204	Idea For Cooling Here is something for all water-cooling addicts to think about including myself. Now granted this idea is not cost efficient, but for those that do not want a radiator, or loud fans maybe this idea is for you. We all know that the ambient air temp within your home controls the temps of your computer. Trying to keep the ambient temp within the home at an even temperature is tough to do especially in Arizona when it can get to 120 degree’s outside. Here in Arizona we have thought of many ways to keep cool and to use the sun to heat. Now I can only speak for those that live in the southern part of Arizona, but it’s a known fact that 6’ below the surface of the ground the temperature year round is a constant 72 degrees. Many homes are being built into the foothills with only the front of the home facing south to gather heat. The rest of the home is underground. Now you’re wondering what this has to do with water-cooling a computer. If a person were to place a 100’ coil of 1/2” copper tubing 6’ below the surface, and use a Little Giant pump that can handle the rise you would have water-cooling that would never fluctuate.