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warp1 · 11-17-2003, 10:34 PM

Kind of funny, I just finished my phase-change cooled water system. Still testing on it but have to say it initially exceeded my expectations.

Took a 9000 BTU window air conditioner (was discarded due to bad electrical), ripped it apart and mounted the evap in a hand built fish tank, lookin' res. The condensor and replacement fan are mounted outside with freon lines coming in through a 1 inch hole in the wall (easy to repair if I ever move). Res holds about 8-10 gal (estimate) and cools down to -10 C in about 15 minutes. I used a cheap aquarium pump and the una block, keeps my chip usually below 20 C when folding and a solid overclock.

The best part is I only have to run the AC every 7 hours or so for about 20 minutes, hardly any electricity and my room doesnt heat up. If you can find a HVAC tech in your area to give you a hand, I'd give it a shot.

Thermostat-free (throw away freezer), window unit-free (rental housing disposal), block-about $20 with shipping, plexiglass-$20, pump-$20, insulation materials-$20, FUN-PRICELESS.

11-17-2003, 10:34 PM	#10
warp1 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kingsland, GA Posts: 2	water chiller Kind of funny, I just finished my phase-change cooled water system. Still testing on it but have to say it initially exceeded my expectations. Took a 9000 BTU window air conditioner (was discarded due to bad electrical), ripped it apart and mounted the evap in a hand built fish tank, lookin' res. The condensor and replacement fan are mounted outside with freon lines coming in through a 1 inch hole in the wall (easy to repair if I ever move). Res holds about 8-10 gal (estimate) and cools down to -10 C in about 15 minutes. I used a cheap aquarium pump and the una block, keeps my chip usually below 20 C when folding and a solid overclock. The best part is I only have to run the AC every 7 hours or so for about 20 minutes, hardly any electricity and my room doesnt heat up. If you can find a HVAC tech in your area to give you a hand, I'd give it a shot. Thermostat-free (throw away freezer), window unit-free (rental housing disposal), block-about $20 with shipping, plexiglass-$20, pump-$20, insulation materials-$20, FUN-PRICELESS.