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airspirit · 11-23-2002, 11:21 AM

I am making a project around that radiator. Check this out for a running commentary:

http://users.adelphia.net/~jnsholcom...erproject1.htm

The only difference is that I am over-engineering it for use for multiple machines connected to that single external cooling box.

Fans: you want to use Comair Rotron Caravel AC fans. They provide 550 CFM, and you will need to let this radiator breathe. That is from personal experience. If you use a weaker fan to save money, you will not get nearly the results. They cost $60 USD per fan, and while one is good, two is ideal.

Pump: You want a pump that will pump over 500 GPH at over 12 ft head, and you want your entire system to be no less than 1/2" ID at any given point. The radiator, while not as restrictive as Lytron says, nevertheless is a restrictive SOB, and needs to be supplied with coolant to do its job.

For tubing, use Clearflex 60 or Tygon. Use the 1/8" walled 1/2" ID tubing. You can find this at most watercooling sites. With the pressures involved you do not want to settle for less or your hose may collapse.

For a waterblock, you want to PM Cathar, and see about getting one of his. If you are going to be doing multiple machines, look at the Swiftech blocks due to their lower resistance, and get a pump rated at over 700 GPH/16' head.

That's all you need. Just make sure you have a decent reservoir setup, because priming that radiator isn't a walk in the park.

Read my article I'm developing to get a few ideas on how this can be done.

11-23-2002, 11:21 AM	#3
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	I am making a project around that radiator. Check this out for a running commentary: http://users.adelphia.net/~jnsholcom...erproject1.htm The only difference is that I am over-engineering it for use for multiple machines connected to that single external cooling box. Fans: you want to use Comair Rotron Caravel AC fans. They provide 550 CFM, and you will need to let this radiator breathe. That is from personal experience. If you use a weaker fan to save money, you will not get nearly the results. They cost $60 USD per fan, and while one is good, two is ideal. Pump: You want a pump that will pump over 500 GPH at over 12 ft head, and you want your entire system to be no less than 1/2" ID at any given point. The radiator, while not as restrictive as Lytron says, nevertheless is a restrictive SOB, and needs to be supplied with coolant to do its job. For tubing, use Clearflex 60 or Tygon. Use the 1/8" walled 1/2" ID tubing. You can find this at most watercooling sites. With the pressures involved you do not want to settle for less or your hose may collapse. For a waterblock, you want to PM Cathar, and see about getting one of his. If you are going to be doing multiple machines, look at the Swiftech blocks due to their lower resistance, and get a pump rated at over 700 GPH/16' head. That's all you need. Just make sure you have a decent reservoir setup, because priming that radiator isn't a walk in the park. Read my article I'm developing to get a few ideas on how this can be done. __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied