user friendly cascade near completeion

[captaincascade]

The biggest problem with running a -80c computer freezer, is that it takes a cascade technician to run it. This system will be the the first cascade system that will run through its cycle completely on its own.

I used the same model 1 hp copelands that i used on ops system. i put 404a in the first stage. In the second i put 290, 170, and 95.

on the first test run under no load it got as cold as -91c. and under heavy load, lost only 4 degrees. For a running full load temp of -87c.

anyways heres some pics

[captaincascade]

here she is runnin on a test rig

[captaincascade]

this is a 2 story condensing unit from a chest -80.

[Jeff]

:slobber:

Good Lord that is beautiful... ;)

[captaincascade]

Originally posted by MickeyMouse
AND WHAT WOULD ONE OF THOSE COST WIHT A BAKER BLOCK?? lol

looks awsome as always CC :)

dont forget jason, its a dual evap. gpu and cpu. so $$$$$


and thank you guys. you make it all worth it

[captaincascade]

close up of 2nd stage

[Pimpsho]

excuse me but i had an accident over here.....:slobber: LOL
CC thats some amazing work!! what were the total hours spent on that bad boy? im guesssin u had some backup on this one...a few guys workin on this or just a solo project?

[toolbox]

OMG you are a god.

[captaincascade]

Originally posted by Pimpsho
excuse me but i had an accident over here.....:slobber: LOL
CC thats some amazing work!! what were the total hours spent on that bad boy? im guesssin u had some backup on this one...a few guys workin on this or just a solo project?


i built it entirely myself, starting last friday. And beleive me, i aint done yet.......

[Gary Lloyd]

Nice work, CC. U da man. :toast:

[mrnuke]

very nice cc, <drool>

[Gary Lloyd]

What cap tube(s) are you using in the low stage?

[bowman1964]

man thats is nice......it looks simerlar to the pics i sent you of mine......real simerlar....

just joking.....:D

you outdid yourself my friend...:toast:

great job:D

[captaincascade]

Originally posted by Gary Lloyd
What cap tube(s) are you using in the low stage?

youll find this interesting gary, its a cpr valve that feeds 2 42in lengthes of .026

I insulated the cap tube seperatly. the only sub cooling that ocurrs is th2nd stage high side before the interstage has about 2 inches sodered to the suction. it does sem to help with the head pressure.

[DaBit]

Beautiful job Captain. My cascade will also be user-friendly. Flip the switch and it works, that idea.

[G H Z]

Nice work.

How exactly does this work anyways? One cool's the other or somthing along those lines?

[Gary Lloyd]

youll find this interesting gary, its a cpr valve that feeds 2 42in lengthes of .026

I insulated the cap tube seperatly. the only sub cooling that ocurrs is th2nd stage high side before the interstage has about 2 inches sodered to the suction. it does sem to help with the head pressure.

Yes, that is interesting. Are you using a discharge/suction heat exchanger, as well?

Both cap tubes are short enough that they are acting more as distributor tubes than cap tubes.

I would love to see a piping diagram, and a full set of temperatures and pressures for both stages.

[captaincascade]

Originally posted by Gary Lloyd
Yes, that is interesting. Are you using a discharge/suction heat exchanger, as well?

Both cap tubes are short enough that they are acting more as distributor tubes than cap tubes.

I would love to see a piping diagram, and a full set of temperatures and pressures for both stages.


I'll get you that as soon as i can. im still finishing wirring on this system.

I think i will have the autocascade going by next week.

For those of you that are atempting the autocascade or might be thinking of doing so. I have decided to found a support group for people whos autocascades won't work. If you dont think this is a problem in America, you need to open your eyes!



x

[captaincascade]

this is my happy little wirring nightmare. Dont worry it'll look clean when im done. just wanted to show what all went into just the wiring. Disreguard the gauges, sorry they are in the way

[captaincascade]

see how cool i set it up? its got a key switch to turn it on and that blue light turns on when the second stage is running.

[Gary Lloyd]

Damn, CC. You're building a Rolls Royce. :D

[captaincascade]

when someone asks for the best thats what they get from me. We are going cruising in it next weekend. dont tell me this thing aint a babe magnet:D

[Aldus]

Originally posted by captaincascade
when someone asks for the best thats what they get from me. We are going cruising in it next weekend. dont tell me this thing aint a babe magnet:D

Dont get in any puddles, you might get stuck. :D

[iboomalot]

how is the project coming along?

[LukeK]

who's the lucky guy/gal getting that one????...and if not...i know its a GPU/CPU cooler and thats its $$$$ but just how much $$$$?:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :stick:

[captaincascade]

and here she is.... as done as she's gunna get. we used this last night to take #1 on 3dmark 2003. It was nice because instead of runnin around messin withthe system, i got to sleep.

[Gary Lloyd]

Truly a thing of beauty. :toast:

[captaincascade]

lol, i think i need to wax it.

thnx gary

[iboomalot]

Originally posted by captaincascade
and here she is.... as done as she's gunna get. we used this last night to take #1 on 3dmark 2003. It was nice because instead of runnin around messin withthe system, i got to sleep.


how large is that unit ?? pics with a tape ?? #1 on 3Dmark2003 = ?? Cost est?? temps??

very sweet looking

[jfr0]

Great work man:toast:

[captaincascade]

maybe thisll give you a better idea of the size.

as for the price you'll have to ask the person who contracted me to build it. If he ever decides to how himself.

temps are around -80c loaded. the warmest we ever saw the gpu or cpu temps was -78c

[captaincascade]

we scored 9800 points on 3d 2003

excuse the temp displays looking kinda turned. at this time the temp displays are moveable so you can set them where you can see them.

[OPPAINTER]

This unit is deffinitly sweat. Turn the key and she's good to go. All tuned and userfriendly. Nice size, looks great, on wheels, not loud, and cold. Temps at idle where around -84c gpu and -80c CPU. Under load they both did about -77c.

I want one:D

OPP

[FUGGER]

Very nice, raising the bar each time.

I like the LED displays on the front.

Is it 110v?

[captaincascade]

110v 1hp low temp copeland compressors.

[xxORBxx]

Wow thats awesome. How loud is it? In Maccis video his is like ajet engine!

[zakelwe]

Nice looking stuff CC and obviously does the business benching wise from Opps results.

Of which, I guess Mr X in the background is not playing minesweeper, he looks a professinal to me, has a roll of Duct tape to hand ...

Regards

Andy

[Pimpsho]

Originally posted by xxORBxx
Wow thats awesome. How loud is it? In Maccis video his is like ajet engine!
where is the video? can u gime a link?

[baker18]

Opp,

Wondering who's evaps are running on this system?????

baker18

[captaincascade]

lol baker. They are the only evaps that i use on these systems . The world famous baker evap, of course:D.


its dam quiet for what it is, i fell asleep next to it for 4 hours.

I can make a video if you guys want maybe ill host it on captaincascade.com, ill talk to pyroteknik and let you guys know.

[PyroTeknik]

ive got more space/bandwidth then you could shake a leg at cap'n email me the video and ill throw it up (err on the site not actually throw it up if you know what i mean)

[herefishy]

Has anyone deemed it necessary to employ a normally closed solenoid valve, in order vent high side pressure to the low side upon de-activation (power-down) of the machine? Or is the equalization through the cap tube considered adequate?

[captaincascade]

its fine as long as your not short cycling it

[captaincascade]

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=2119180


http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=7593306

[charlie]

words are aren't enough....

:slobber:

That is the hobbyists DREAM!

C

[ronacevedo]

What else can be said about CaptainCascade's talent? I'm a nobody, the cooling did it...

-Ron

[xxORBxx]

Those are some awesome scores!!

How much did that set him back?

[Gary Lloyd]

nVENTIV and Vapochill better get their acts together. There are several people in here who are fully capable of leaving them in the dust.

You can't imagine how tempted I am to dig my tools out of mothballs and start building. :D

[captaincascade]

Originally posted by ronacevedo
What else can be said about CaptainCascade's talent? I'm a nobody, the cooling did it...

-Ron

I still say it takes a little more than cooling.

[kommando]

Dude thats freaking sweet, im am now inspired.

*makes cool killer bean sound effects*

[Aldus]

Originally posted by captaincascade
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=2119180


http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=7593306
:slobber: :slobber: :slobber:

Very nice work both ronacevedo and CC !

:toast: :toast:

[Hobocrow]

Originally posted by ronacevedo
What else can be said about CaptainCascade's talent? I'm a nobody, the cooling did it...

-Ron

Excellent Job! Congrats on the scores in 3D03 and in 3d01! :toast: I know CC built a World class benching rig and I'm :slobber: over it, but, you got some talent yourself, and deserve the credit for the scorces that you produced!

Again.... :toast:

btw, would you consider removing that lowly 29,7++ scorce you have in 3D01, so I can get back up ( by one ) without doing anything! ;)

[ronacevedo]

oops.. thanks Hobocrow, I coulda sworn I unchecked it. Anyways, all better now.

-Ron

[Hobocrow]

Originally posted by ronacevedo
oops.. thanks Hobocrow, I coulda sworn I unchecked it. Anyways, all better now.

-Ron

Thank you, you just let someone move back onto page 1... :D

btw, I cann't believe you let me slide on calling your 29,7++ score " lowly" , I'd love to have benched that high a score! :)
Congrats, again!

[ronacevedo]

Originally posted by Hobocrow
Thank you, you just let someone move back onto page 1... :D

btw, I cann't believe you let me slide on calling your 29,7++ score " lowly" , I'd love to have benched that high a score! :)
Congrats, again!

No worries, it is the courteous and proper thing to do. Lowly? I have thicker skin than that...

-Ron