It's good to keep us updated about any other way we could use a bong.
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It's good to keep us updated about any other way we could use a bong.
ROFLQuote:
Originally Posted by hopper
@Hopper
I bet thoose discussing it as a bong for WC feel a bit dumb too! :D
I got together the fittings for the base of my bong cooler
yesterday, got to measuring and cutting this arvo thought I would post up here as well on my local forum in Australia
for all the bong cooling enthusiasts to checkout-->
First pic, the PVC pipe I will be using for the base/res of the cooler, I also have decided on a toilet float to use for the automation of the filling of my bong cooler, it will have a hose from the water mains connected to the base of the cooler :-)
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...ries_pic_1.jpg
Following pics is where i got to today after measuring and cutting-->
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...ries_pic_2.jpg
I will be purchasing a meter of 100mm O.D clear acrylic plexi
tube for the upper part of the cooler, this obviously hehe will be lit to the nines with LEDS the base is to be prepped and painted with black two pack paint. I want my bong cooler to look the part as well as perform. It will be connected up to my PC via quick release fittings.
I shall post more tomorrow when I have some more done, I'm more than happy to answer any questions people have regarding the construction etc...
Ciao from down under for now
Wow that toilet float idea is astounding
haha yeah...was actually an idea a Aussie fella had on the bong cooling thread on OCAU over here in OZ. I have spoken to a plumber mate and he seems to think it will do the job perfectly, of course this isn't for everyone as aren't bong coolers, but i happen to have a water outlet in my garage about 3 meters from my computer desk so it suits this particular application IMO anywayz...then again im often wrong LoLQuote:
Originally Posted by ziddey
Bit late with todays update, decided to spend the
day watching Overhaulin' & American Chopper instead
of braving the heat in my workshop (over 35 in the iron shed today)
I went out this evening instead to work on a bracket arrangement for the float
system. As usual I have a collection of pics to show
how I decided to go with the mounting-->
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...ries_pic_3.jpg
Click here for full size pics
Pretty simple mount, two pieces of acrylic plexi, one
half drilled and tapped to accommodate the the threaded
end of the float system, the other half drilled and tapped
to fit a 1/2 inch 90 degree elbow and fitting (hose
from mains water will be attached here eventually)
The two haves have been glued using Acrifix 192 acrylic
plexi cement, they shall be dry come morning and i will
finish up the shaping of the mount, drill and tap some
mounting holes in it and the pvc and secure it. Not a very
exciting bling bling update but an essential part of my
cooling tower automated filling system :-)
Back tomorrow (hopefully a little earlier) with another
update :-)
EDIT: yes i am aware i doubled up on two pics...DOH!
would fix it but have since deleted the originals soz.
Sorry but isn't a bong extremely unhandy? Doesnt the water evaporate out of the system over time because the loop is not airtight? Kinda weird to me really, unless you like refilling your system every day with distilled water...
I just designed this device that passively cooles the water, within a closed system. The heat is transfered via the copper layers (ideally the whole thing is made from copper) to the fins on the outside. Ideally this thing would be placed into the cold ground but it can also be aircooled. Only requirement is that the pump is attached afterwards of this thing, but this thing has no flow resistance because the water flows by itself due to gravity
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...1&d=1166023831
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...2&d=1166023831
Pro's:
No power needed
Passively cooled
No flow restriction
Con's:
Pretty difficult and expensive to make
Relatively large
Con's:
Not a bong cooler
:slap:
Also very much like a header tank...(as per used in Sprint Cars and possibly other forms of race car)
Hey Fr3ak the guides down? I guess I'll search the harddrive for it. The opening is thru the fan intake and out the top unless you want to pipe it to outside or a dehumidifier that can take the load.
I got up early this morning and hit the workshop before the heat
got to much. I wanted to finish shaping, drilling, taping and fitting
the float bracket i started on last night....and I did :-) -->
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...ries_pic_4.jpg
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I think it will do the job nicely, When finally assembly takes place I
will of course apply some gasket sealent before fitting the bracket
so as we don't get leakage :-) So... ::tick:: automated filling
of cooling tower of the "problems to overcome" list...for the time being hehe
I will move onto making a mounting bracket, splash screens and dust filters
for the fan/air intake of the cooler next...hope to get onto this throughout the day :-)
so what temps would you be expecting with this? or any bong cooler? simialr performance to a 2x120 rad?
uhmmm no... water will go sub ambient temps, they out perform any size radiatorQuote:
Originally Posted by hopper
im reading some guides.... still here to noob-up your post some more though
so the cooling comes from the water falling from the top and the friction from the air causes evaporation?
OK... Lil update ;-)
Went up to Bunnings today and picked up a few more
bits and pieces for the cooling tower, aside from the
plexi tube I have everything now :-) Here's some
of the pieces I picked up this arvo-->
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...ries_pic_5.jpg
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The shower head is sweet, I shall experiment with how
many holes I will leave open, the tower i'm using as a
guide used only the 40 or so ( the two outer row of holes)
I moved onto the front grill, now the garage where i have
the pc and the cooler will be 'living' is quite dusty so I thought
I best try to combat this a little with a different sort of
intake arrangement. Here's a few pics of it in the making-->
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...ries_pic_6.jpg
Click here for fullsize pics
Ok..so the lot will be painted black aside from the top clear
plexi plate, that will have the Bio hazard symbol on it...
the assemble goes together like thus-->
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...ries_pic_7.jpg
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Right, obviously a lil ways from being finished I haven't decided
if i will cut the bio symbol from black plexi and glue it on to the
clear, paint it on or etch it to the clear acrylic perspex top plate...shall
ponder on this overnight :-P
I shall also add a finner filter inside to catch any dust that makes it way
in, hopefully the cover will reduce some dust making its way in...
fingers crossed hehehe...I shall also light the plexi from below with LEDS...
More to come :-)
you got skills... and tools... im jealous... mostly of the tools
Quote:
Originally Posted by hopper
:with:
gonna be waiting for ur final results
haha...hopper, I've been case modding for a few years now and have built
up a small range of tools that make that easier, along with a place to
work, always makes things more enjoyable IMO...
here's a pic I took for another forum
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...The_Garage.jpg
Click here for fullsize pic
Nothing overly flash but does make it easier for me :-)
I went fishing yesterday so haven't got any more to report on the bong cooler,
I will get out later this evening when it cools down and finish
up making mounting brackets for the 80mm fan along with
some 'splash screens'
OH... I did take a couple of pics of the 'wildlife' yesterday some might like :-)
swung the boat by Carnac Island on the way back to the boat ramp for a swim
(is an Island around 15kms off the WA coast) There's a s,all colony of Sea Lions there-->
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp..._Sea_lions.jpg
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Back later with some more on my bong cooler for those interested ;-)
I don't understand how you get sub-ambient temperatures when the water is cooled by air that is at the ambient temperature...Quote:
Originally Posted by AussieJester
Hey, you know its not that troublesome and expensive. Coolermaster makes these super cheap aluminum heatsinks for socket 939, and they're used in crappy hp computers. The fan is loud as hell and the processor isn't cooled well, (40C above ambient lol). Just buy one, or more (its 6 bucks a pop), saw/ sand the bottom flat, and use as5 to glue it onto what you have designed. You'll be able to get rid of 60W of heat passively.Quote:
Originally Posted by _Eduard_
If you had read this thread from the start you would know...Quote:
Originally Posted by serialk11r
Quote:
Originally Posted by n00b of l337
I just came in from the workshop got a few more things
completed for the cooling tower.
I decided not to finish the intake I was last working on
but complete the fittings for the shower head and the
remaining external fitting for the mains water line to
hook into to. Here's a few pics of the work done-->
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...ries_pic_8.jpg
Click here for full size pics
Obviously there will be a hose connecting the internal 1/2
inch fitting to the 1/2 inch fitting on the float mount bracket.
The shower head assembly will be bolted in the same fashion
as the lower bracket is ie. drilled and tapped and bolted
with m3 allen key head bolts to the upright tube.
Not huge progress but a couple of hours work due to the fact
I had to cut the damn plexi by hand as i broke my last
bandsaw blade :-( Shall pick up a new one Tomorrow if
my new 22inch LCD monitor arrives early in the day
if not will have to be Tuesday.
Shall have more tomorrow folks :-)
I decided to reduce the size of the coolers reservoir tonight
mainly so as it takes up less room on the desktop, also as
has been mentioned if there is too much water in the reservoir you
run the risk of the water heating up to room temp/ambient
temps if the pump used doesn't circulate the water quick
enough...so-->
http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/snapp...ries_pic_9.jpg
Click here for fullsize pics
Was a simple procedure, I picked up another 'T' fitting with
two end caps and simply cut the threaded ends off and glued
them on with PVC glue. They now match the rear, shall sand
it all down tomorrow and start assembly and and hopefully
get it running :-) I shall test it all and when I'm happy I have
everything right I shall paint her up :-)
Back with more soon