PROJECT 1 from JERKY: tig cooler

[jerky]

first thing ill be using computer fans to cool my core. ive already got the power source, just pondering on what fans to buy. im looking for a core now, little tricky to find a copper core one. ill make a reservoir out of some stainless. then to find a decent pump. so running costs:

power source: FREE, traded for my garage door opener (no longer needed it)
fans: 3 120mm computer fans... http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX8708 total was $28 (with shipping)
tubing: ---
core: https://www.jab-tech.com/Black-Ice-G...e-pr-3422.html $83 (with shipping)
stainless sheet metal: picked up some scraps for 40$, wont use all of it. so say 20$
pump: ---
TOTAL:--

PICS TO COME ONCE I ACTUALLY START BUILDING IT

[zoama]

http://www.jab-tech.com/XSPC-c-326.html they use 1/4 bspp fittings which are just like 1/4" npt without the taper and seal with an o-ring. The fittings are available in lots of configurations like 1/4" through 1/2" hose barb, 1/4 through 1/2" compression or even dry break. All copper or brass.

[jerky]

nice, i was looking for a site like that! man ferrari red rad... must have! thanks

[zoama]

nice, i was looking for a site like that! man ferrari red rad... must have! thanks

There are lots... here's a couple more http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...c31b1d9dd81f32 http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/

[jerky]

So finally got the plasma and tig working. Still have to tweak some things. So im building the resivour out of 16 gauge ss. I plasma out 4.5" x 9.5" sheets. The sheet was only 9.5" wide so thats why i went that way. So here are some pics. It looks really bad, no prep and not correct fitup, but after waiting months for the tig, all i wanted to do was play.... The last pic is a great example of why back purging is required... Lol.

[zoama]

Not sure what I'm looking at in the last pic..smoke?.. I can't tell if it's gaps or black spots... what did all that and how will you fix it ?

[jerky]

That ia the inside joint. The white stuff was like fluff and under it was black carbide precipation and sugering. Basically all the bad stuff when welding ss.

[zoama]

Just in case you decide to take the easy way out http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gman-4qt-Pla...item484269a0fa

[zoama]

That ia the inside joint. The white stuff was like fluff and under it was black carbide precipation and sugering. Basically all the bad stuff when welding ss.

Here's a video with some handy tips for that type of work.

[charger891]

Nice project! what pump are you going to use?

[jerky]

Im not sure yet, i found a pony pump for 85$, might just go that way

[jerky]

so the rad came in yesturday, and the fans came in tonight and i just had to play... if your wondering why i have 2 clear and one black, its because they were all on sale, but there was a limit of only 2. and i wasent about to pay 18$ for a fan just so they could match.