View Full Version : ok tu use block with plexi?
embro
05-25-2004, 05:29 PM
my friend is bought a new prommy and he's willing to give me a maze water block, the only problem is that they use plexy tops, can they handle 24/7 minus temps (around -30)??
i dont think so but.... maybe someone did it
blinky
05-25-2004, 11:05 PM
no, take it off, and braze or weld on a copper or alu top
embro
05-26-2004, 02:35 AM
does it really need to be brazed? i mean... its not like a direct die setup, the pressure is very low
Çhrist0ph
05-26-2004, 09:56 PM
Originally posted by embro
does it really need to be brazed? i mean... its not like a direct die setup, the pressure is very low
yes. it practically is d-die, as -30 is pretty close to a mk1.
D3Railur
05-27-2004, 02:38 AM
Go to DangerDen site and email them. You can buy a copper top seperate for the maze, it isn't listed on the site as a single item, but it can be done. I did it, thats why I know. I think it was somewhere around 10-15$.
Gary Lloyd
05-27-2004, 03:02 AM
Originally posted by embro
my friend is bought a new prommy and he's willing to give me a maze water block, the only problem is that they use plexy tops, can they handle 24/7 minus temps (around -30)??
i dont think so but.... maybe someone did it
I'm not sure I understand the question. Are you asking if the water block can be used as an evaporator for the prommie?
afireinside
05-27-2004, 04:44 AM
Gary:
I think he has a waterchiller and his friend gave him a dangerden maze waterblock when he got a prommie and now this guy wants to use the block with his waterchiller.
embro
05-27-2004, 06:15 AM
exact... its a simple liquid chiller, im just not sure if plexi can support minus temps 24/7
Gary Lloyd
05-27-2004, 06:46 AM
As I understand it, plexi can withstand -40C 24/7, but I could be wrong on this.
UnderWare1213
05-27-2004, 01:38 PM
But it's Lucite isn't it?
Maybe it can handle lower temperatures than plexi?
embro
05-27-2004, 05:06 PM
yes its lucite(i think), but i just made a test... i'll take it but i wont use the lucite top.
i took 2x 4inchs by 4inchs 1/4 lucite i had from my aquarium top i made this winter, and placed one in the freezer for some hours, the one at room temp i had to use a hammer to break it, and the one from the freezer was an easy break completly cold and this is only at around -10C. My guess is, it could make the job but might not be 100% safe.
sorry my bad english by the way.
CrashOveride
05-27-2004, 05:34 PM
The little O-ring can take the cold then?
chris4521
05-27-2004, 06:00 PM
it should be ok to -30c like gary said.
some people on this board have had their maze3 w/ luclite top to about -40, but I wouldn't push -30 if you want to be safe.
your best bet is just to get a copper top, don't push your luck :)
I had my maze3 w/ luclite top to -25C without a problem.
extremecorvette
05-28-2004, 05:41 PM
Do you really want to take a chance?
embro
05-29-2004, 12:05 PM
well, if theres a risk, i usually dont do it, at the price the hardware is... theres no room for error. Well.. not with my current job. :P