need a good reservoir

AdamMil · 05-28-2002, 10:38 PM

I have a 1/2" setup which is mostly inline, except for a small 2 pint reservoir that facilitates easy refilling and air removal. However, it leaks slowly because the lid is not 100% airtight when under pressure. This is because it's made from tupperware (yeah, yeah, laugh. i was in a hurry :) with 1/2" barbs melted into the plastic and the joint covered with silicon sealant. I thought it was waterproof.. but the weak point is the tupperware lid.

Anyway, I'm in the market for a good, small reservoir with 1/2" fittings that can be opened (not while the pump is on, of course) to remove air or fill the system easily. It needs to be airtight when closed, though. The only ones I've been able to find were reservoir/pump combos, but I don't need a new pump. I don't have the skills to create something from scratch (I'm an electronics guy, not a metalworker). Does anybody know where I can get such a thing?

Thanks!
Adam M.

AdamMil · 05-28-2002, 10:39 PM

I made a typo. It's a 1-pint reservoir, not two.

xerka · 05-28-2002, 11:30 PM

Dangerden has some new resevoirs if you want a pre made one that looks really good. In the news section they talk about it...Here and this place has them but there sold out...HERE
It would probably be cheaper to use one of those underground junction boxes as seen .HERE or make your own plexi res

AdamMil · 05-28-2002, 11:42 PM

Thanks for that information.

Given that the DD one is sold out (and a tiny bit expensive), I'm still looking. I'll try googling for some other sites that carry the DD reservoir, though. It looks good.

Thanks again,
Adam M.

05-28-2002, 10:38 PM	#1
AdamMil Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12	need a good reservoir I have a 1/2" setup which is mostly inline, except for a small 2 pint reservoir that facilitates easy refilling and air removal. However, it leaks slowly because the lid is not 100% airtight when under pressure. This is because it's made from tupperware (yeah, yeah, laugh. i was in a hurry :) with 1/2" barbs melted into the plastic and the joint covered with silicon sealant. I thought it was waterproof.. but the weak point is the tupperware lid. Anyway, I'm in the market for a good, small reservoir with 1/2" fittings that can be opened (not while the pump is on, of course) to remove air or fill the system easily. It needs to be airtight when closed, though. The only ones I've been able to find were reservoir/pump combos, but I don't need a new pump. I don't have the skills to create something from scratch (I'm an electronics guy, not a metalworker). Does anybody know where I can get such a thing? Thanks! Adam M.

05-28-2002, 10:39 PM	#2
AdamMil Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12	not important, but... I made a typo. It's a 1-pint reservoir, not two.

05-28-2002, 11:42 PM	#4
AdamMil Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12	sweet Thanks for that information. Given that the DD one is sold out (and a tiny bit expensive), I'm still looking. I'll try googling for some other sites that carry the DD reservoir, though. It looks good. Thanks again, Adam M.

05-28-2002, 11:30 PM	#3
xerka Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 107	Dangerden has some new resevoirs if you want a pre made one that looks really good. In the news section they talk about it...Here and this place has them but there sold out...HERE It would probably be cheaper to use one of those underground junction boxes as seen .HERE or make your own plexi res

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