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Unseen
03-28-2007, 04:33 AM
Everybody love the pics. So there you are!
http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/6418/hpim2525fc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6976/hpim2526fc5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9559/hpim2527eu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/5628/hpim2528mi3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/2559/hpim2529mq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6553/hpim2823dk9.jpg
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/910/hpim2824gh5.jpg
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/1341/hpim2825eb2.jpg
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1605/hpim2827mf9.jpg
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8098/hpim2829rl1.jpg
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9673/hpim2832nf3.jpg
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2800/hpim2833hy9.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3728/hpim2836ws2.jpg
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/9388/hpim2837ba0.jpg
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3599/hpim2840sl9.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5461/hpim2843ig6.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8071/hpim2844lk5.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4135/hpim2845xy8.jpg

Finished
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/8042/56574490ra4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9734/10795268yi3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9970/77539908wb2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/6681/hpim2909gj3aw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thats all folks!

wdrzal
03-28-2007, 05:04 AM
confused :confused: what did a UPS (uninterpretable power supply )have to do with building that chiller???????

Nice work :Walt

epion2985
03-28-2007, 05:22 AM
It donated the case walt :)

Nice work Unseen, pretty <3

Movieman
03-28-2007, 05:27 AM
confused :confused: what did a UPS (uninterpretable power supply )have to do with building that chiller???????

Nice work :Walt

I think because he could..and a nice job too..:clap:

[XC] MarioMaster
03-28-2007, 06:43 AM
the paint job makes it look a lot nicer

Pete
03-28-2007, 06:50 AM
Nice, i like it

Stapler
03-28-2007, 08:05 AM
Nice job Unseen, it turned out real well. Have you tuned it for load yet?

Xeon th MG Pony
03-28-2007, 11:41 AM
I may have to show you a secret bulk head method I've been working on! that would add some serius functionality and looks.

BTY Where is the fuse or power interupter?
(Electronics + Water - Fuse/Interupter)possibly dead customer = Law suite or charges



Well might not be very secret but crafty.

stormcloud
03-28-2007, 12:05 PM
Looks great

wdrzal
03-28-2007, 12:35 PM
oh just used the case, looks great ,check that out pipe where brazed to reservoir doesn't look sealed.right hand side.

sacha35
03-28-2007, 01:15 PM
Nice work Unseen, it is nice to see that old UPS case being used rather than being thrown away, well done mate.

Unseen
03-28-2007, 11:24 PM
thanks guys:)

@wdrzal I have already solder it better. thanks

ent
03-29-2007, 11:47 AM
Really nice and compact chiller! Good work Unseen!

TopherTony
03-29-2007, 12:12 PM
thats sweet. keepin up the rep of XS!!

Xeon th MG Pony
03-29-2007, 12:22 PM
Did you put in a power interrupter or fuse of some sort? If not I would strongly advise to do so ASAP! Water + Power = Fast acting fuse or Ground fault interrupter = Living customer to buy again

thesaucier
03-29-2007, 03:34 PM
Very nice, compact, and clean. ;) What kind of load will it handle?

o2bme
03-29-2007, 04:25 PM
Brilliant. Just wanted to say it looks great. Can't wait to hear how it works.

Thanks

Unseen
03-30-2007, 12:24 AM
@xeon I will put the one ups had. thanks

I have tested it in a loop with one block. I used antifreezing liquid which says that it freezes at -25(the one we are using in our cars). Unfortunatly it frosted too :( I will find another and i will report back.

Xeon th MG Pony
03-30-2007, 12:34 AM
Good show, Fuses and breakers are ever more so important when water is involved, I am sure a good number of us would not want to see you hurt!

iNF3rN0
03-31-2007, 03:24 AM
I thought your trying to promote this whole Darwin thing. He will use fuses if he wants. lol