Ice maker as water chiller? - Overclock.net

gbyss · 05-12-09

would it be possible to use the portable ice maker as a chiller?

got some pictures

http://img301.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=0512091324.jpg

i might pick some up if i can use them

Enigma8750 · 05-12-09

How long of a travel you gonna have between the fridge and the Computer.

**RonindeBeatrice** · 05-12-09

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Originally Posted by gbyss

would it be possible to use the portable ice maker as a chiller?

got some pictures

Unless you've got a super fast icemaker the water's just going to heat up over time.

Enigma8750 · 05-12-09

yes.. It seems like a really good Idea for a sub ambiant temp unit.

eclipseaudio4 · 05-12-09

I doubt it but post up the pictures.
I dont think that it will put out enough BTU's. I think most people would need at least 2000, and that is for above ambient temps. to go sub zero I need 5000, and my processor only puts out at max 125w TDP.

eclipseaudio4 · 05-13-09

sorry for the double post but pics are up now. There is no way those will do it.

gbyss · 05-13-09

ahh, i see. time to just sell them on ebay then

im not looking for sub zero. just trying to use them as sub ambient around 10c ish

DIRTYDUCK · 05-13-09

check it out bro...
I think you may have something there depending on how that thing works...if you can somehow set it up to drop out a cube or 2 of ice every few mins then you could figure out a way to set up a waterfall overflow for your res and the extra water could run out a drain or window or something. It says its capable of making 33lbs of ice in a 24 hour period. that means it puts out more then a lb of ice an hour....I believe that could be a great addition to a bong chiller(because of the open loop).

gbyss · 05-13-09

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Originally Posted by DIRTYDUCK

check it out bro...
I think you may have something there depending on how that thing works...if you can somehow set it up to drop out a cube or 2 of ice every few mins then you could figure out a way to set up a waterfall overflow for your res and the extra water could run out a drain or window or something. It says its capable of making 33lbs of ice in a 24 hour period. that means it puts out more then a lb of ice an hour....I believe that could be a great addition to a bong chiller(because of the open loop).

thats what im thinking, just using it as a res and getting rid of the radiator

i might pick up 5 or more (given that the price wont go over $5 each) and set them up somehow to cool the water

DIRTYDUCK · 05-13-09

how do they work??? explain how you use it. Do you push a button? do you have to close a lid to keep it cold inside? does it hook up to a hose?

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