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koslov · 08-15-2002, 06:43 PM

Here is my progress on my external enclosure for all my WC gear. This box will have it all: portability, cool water temps, and silence. So far what you are seeing is just the base and all the gear positioned on it. The final dimensions will be an 11" cube. I will enclose the box with clear red acrylic. The acrylic tube will extend above the top of the box for easy filling and bleeding of air. As you can see, I have designed the box for minimal space so it can sit beside my computer and go with me to LAN parties. Thus, I have reduced the amount of hose by placing the pump and heatercore in direct contact with the reservoir. I am also using a variable speed AC fan controller to control fan speed.

The hardware is this:
Comair Rotron Caravel AC 10" 550CFM fan(from digikey.com)
Via Aqua 1300
Unknown Heatercore
2" OD Acrylic Tube (same as in sig)
Hampton Bay Fan Control "For Ceiling Fans" (found at Home Depot)
11" x 11" x .125" Clear Red Acrylic (from Ridout Plastics)
11" x 11" x .5" Particle Board (painted gloss black)

This design is not final, so if you'd like to suggest any minor improvements, I can take those into consideration.

I have two areas in particular I would like suggestions: For the fan intake and outtake, should I drill small holes in the acrylic sides to make a vent or cut one large 10" hole and cover it with screen? Also, should a make a shroud for the fan? I would perceive this to be quite difficult for the shape and size of this fan.

08-15-2002, 06:43 PM	#1
koslov Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Posts: 264	Project: External Watercooling Box Here is my progress on my external enclosure for all my WC gear. This box will have it all: portability, cool water temps, and silence. So far what you are seeing is just the base and all the gear positioned on it. The final dimensions will be an 11" cube. I will enclose the box with clear red acrylic. The acrylic tube will extend above the top of the box for easy filling and bleeding of air. As you can see, I have designed the box for minimal space so it can sit beside my computer and go with me to LAN parties. Thus, I have reduced the amount of hose by placing the pump and heatercore in direct contact with the reservoir. I am also using a variable speed AC fan controller to control fan speed. The hardware is this: Comair Rotron Caravel AC 10" 550CFM fan(from digikey.com) Via Aqua 1300 Unknown Heatercore 2" OD Acrylic Tube (same as in sig) Hampton Bay Fan Control "For Ceiling Fans" (found at Home Depot) 11" x 11" x .125" Clear Red Acrylic (from Ridout Plastics) 11" x 11" x .5" Particle Board (painted gloss black) This design is not final, so if you'd like to suggest any minor improvements, I can take those into consideration. I have two areas in particular I would like suggestions: For the fan intake and outtake, should I drill small holes in the acrylic sides to make a vent or cut one large 10" hole and cover it with screen? Also, should a make a shroud for the fan? I would perceive this to be quite difficult for the shape and size of this fan.