First Time Making A Chiller Using an A/C Unit

[bobbywmatl]

Hi!

I'm new to the forum and I've decided to make a chiller using an a/c unit. Like I said, I am totally new to all of this so any advice/guideance or help you can give me, I will definitely appreciate!!! The unit that im going to use is just like the one shown in the link ACUNIT (http://www.homedepot.com/prel80HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?keyword=window+airconditioner&CNTTYPE=PROD_META&x=0&y=0&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&N=2984&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp)

My first question is, Is this unit suitable to make into a chiller?

Thanks!
bobby

[bobbywmatl]

Sorry, the link didnt work right...

the unit is:

10,000 BTU Electonic Window Air Conditioner with remote. Model AAW-10CR1FHU

Bobby

[bobbywmatl]

I think this link works. It should take you to a home depot description of the exact unit. Any thoughts please???? AC Unit (http://www.homedepot.com/prel80HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?keyword=window+airconditioner&CNTTYPE=PROD_META&x=0&y=0&MID=9876&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&N=2984&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp)

its the 10,000 BTU unit for 188.00

Thanks!
bobby

[mnewxcv]

im no expert, but i think 10k btu may be overkill. thats a lot!

[bobbywmatl]

cool!!! Thats the kinda thing I wanna know. I picked 10,000 BUT cuz even though I'm starting with only cooling the cpu, i will eventuall cool both gpus as well and I wanted to have enough cooling capacity...

bobby

[RussC]

Thats probably a 1/2hp compressor in that. Thats alot. You'll get good cooling with that.

Read the stickies above, most all the info you need is in there.

RussC


cool!!! Thats the kinda thing I wanna know. I picked 10,000 BUT cuz even though I'm starting with only cooling the cpu, i will eventuall cool both gpus as well and I wanted to have enough cooling capacity...

bobby