As promised a few Pics as I near completion of the project
The Res,
Capasity 1.7 U.S gallons
What the attempt here is to create a deep enough drop so that air bubbles would not be able to make it down to the pick up point.
Rad side view of Res
Face view
Shows the open channel where front fan blows through and area in right side is where the converter parts sit.
Pump and Res
Shows the top view of pump notice I had to use a 90 and a 45 degree together to get the pump and first rad to line up.
LED bar graph boards
This is the fan control circuit board
(still working on getting a Scemematic
)
Close up view of the Bar graph boards
Ever Wondered what is really in a 12 volt power supply?
This is all there is to it. Mounted in botom of case.
A pair of Bix's mounted with fans blowing out.
Fan circuit board mounted in case I can still access the control pots even after everything is installed
This is what I came up with to replace the 3 slide switch screw up,
Basically it is a piece of clear Plexi glass that I had mirror window tint applied to, the mirror tint keeps you from seeing the circuitry but the LEDs will shine through it.
For the Pic I grounded the Fan control probes so the LED bar graphs would show 12 volt output.
The bottom Bar graph is for the front fan and is not controled through the control board. I just have a set of resistors on it to knock the voltage down to 7 volts, Plenty of air to do its job but still silent,
A bit farther away pic for an over view of the face plate.
I know I have not gone into great Detail and I hope to provide more info a bit later ( Scemematic for fan control for one)
I can tell you flow rate running through the cooler box is 120 US. gallons per hour ( or 2 gallons a minute ) this is actual measured flow rate, I know it will drop some when my blocks arrive but I dont think that is too terribly bad considering all the 90's and 45's I had to use.
SO a recap of parts is in order.
Case: Generic $35 It looked pretty good and fit the needs of this project.
Res: Hand built 1/4" Plexiglass Capasity 1.7 U.S. Gallons
Pump: Eheim 1250 317 GPH
Rad: 2 BIX black
Fans: 2 - 120mm Nidec beta V (a bit loud at 12 volts but I dont see where they will ever run that hi). With the control circuit working they should never see over 9 volts. If the need arises I can change them later to the quieter fans.
1 - 80mm Generic fan ( robbed it out of a dead PSU )
I have it knocked down to 7 volts as its sole purpose is to keep the converter guts cool.
In the very top of the case are 2 control valves that regulate the water from each PC.
All hose is 1/2" Tygon
The case is not windowed as it sits under my desk so it would not be nessary. For all appearances it looks like I have 3 PC's but only 2 monitors in my desk area.
I refuse to take a pic of the W/C in it final resting spot ( would take a week just to clean off my desk ).
Enjoy the pics
and as always your comments and suggestions are always welcome. If you have any questions I will be glad to try and explain farther.
Aardil