My newly "almost" finished reservoir

Triton · 01-19-2002, 11:51 PM

Here is my new reservoir. I got this idea from someone else it's not original. But it's mine. I found the electrical junction box which is made of plastic at Orchard supply. The nylon fittings were at Home Depot. I used plumbers goop to water proof it. The glue is everywhere there could be a leak. Someone told me the glue would be strong enough to adhere the lexan. But I felt more comfortable placing some self tapping screws in place. There are receptors for the screws built in to the junction box. I used rectoseal (some other goop) to make sure the threads on the nylon fittings made a water proof seal. Unfortunately the rectoseal is an ugly ass yellow that overflowed a little. Anyway that's going to be used in my upcoming water cooling rig. Lastly I still have to grind down the edges on the lexan cover to give it a more rounded appearance.

Joe · 01-20-2002, 01:11 AM

Looks good but you got some serious issues already.

The microcracking you see around the screws in the lexan will grow very soon into full cracks. Polycarbonate has that characteristic... it doesnt like constant stress like that, it will fracture.

You shouldnt tighten it down but not so much that you start to over stress the plastic. Let the glue do the sealing, just have the bolts there to provive a steady force.

if I were you I would remove that lexan and start over on that top plate or you may end up with some issues later on.

Triton · 01-20-2002, 01:13 AM

Nice pickup. That's why I posted. I figured someone may throw in a good suggestion. Didn't even think of that. Let me see what I can do about that tomorrow. Thanks a lot Joe.

Joe · 01-20-2002, 01:14 AM

NP. Also whats that tube running in there for?

Triton · 01-20-2002, 01:17 AM

It's my filling system. I'll post more on that later.

Brad · 01-20-2002, 04:18 PM

having that fuel filler, is a good idea, but I think Joe is right about the cracking.

next time you might want to try washers to spread the pressure over a wider area

Triton · 01-22-2002, 01:08 AM

Ok, I redid the lexan sans cracks. I also only used 2 screws this time. Since the screws are just to apply gentle pressure. The real waterproofing is by the plumbers goop.

Thanks again for the tips.

Joe · 01-22-2002, 01:10 AM

I would sink 4 just one on each corner. Just as you said, to apply gentle pressure.

01-19-2002, 11:51 PM	#1
Triton Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 78	My newly "almost" finished reservoir Here is my new reservoir. I got this idea from someone else it's not original. But it's mine. I found the electrical junction box which is made of plastic at Orchard supply. The nylon fittings were at Home Depot. I used plumbers goop to water proof it. The glue is everywhere there could be a leak. Someone told me the glue would be strong enough to adhere the lexan. But I felt more comfortable placing some self tapping screws in place. There are receptors for the screws built in to the junction box. I used rectoseal (some other goop) to make sure the threads on the nylon fittings made a water proof seal. Unfortunately the rectoseal is an ugly ass yellow that overflowed a little. Anyway that's going to be used in my upcoming water cooling rig. Lastly I still have to grind down the edges on the lexan cover to give it a more rounded appearance.

01-20-2002, 01:11 AM	#2
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	Looks good but you got some serious issues already. The microcracking you see around the screws in the lexan will grow very soon into full cracks. Polycarbonate has that characteristic... it doesnt like constant stress like that, it will fracture. You shouldnt tighten it down but not so much that you start to over stress the plastic. Let the glue do the sealing, just have the bolts there to provive a steady force. if I were you I would remove that lexan and start over on that top plate or you may end up with some issues later on. __________________ Joe - I only take this hat off for one thing... ProCooling archive curator and dusty skeleton.

01-20-2002, 01:13 AM	#3
Triton Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 78	Nice pickup. That's why I posted. I figured someone may throw in a good suggestion. Didn't even think of that. Let me see what I can do about that tomorrow. Thanks a lot Joe. Last edited by Triton; 01-20-2002 at 01:17 AM.

01-20-2002, 01:14 AM	#4
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	NP. Also whats that tube running in there for? __________________ Joe - I only take this hat off for one thing... ProCooling archive curator and dusty skeleton.

01-22-2002, 01:10 AM	#8
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	I would sink 4 just one on each corner. Just as you said, to apply gentle pressure. __________________ Joe - I only take this hat off for one thing... ProCooling archive curator and dusty skeleton.

01-20-2002, 01:17 AM	#5
Triton Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 78	It's my filling system. I'll post more on that later.

01-20-2002, 04:18 PM	#6
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	having that fuel filler, is a good idea, but I think Joe is right about the cracking. next time you might want to try washers to spread the pressure over a wider area

01-22-2002, 01:08 AM	#7
Triton Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 78	Ok, I redid the lexan sans cracks. I also only used 2 screws this time. Since the screws are just to apply gentle pressure. The real waterproofing is by the plumbers goop. Thanks again for the tips.

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