ECI 12+ (Single Stage Phase Cooler) - Overclock.net

NoL · 07-01-09

Another project on the bench, a nice quiet and small phase cooler.

Goals?
Low cost (~$600 or less)
Subzero (Around -20C or lower) load on an i7 sized load (or more!)
Small footprint
Solid (steel base frame)
Decently quiet
Low power consumption (Sub 300W)
Upgradeable features (Full case, digital temperature display)

Specifications:
1/5hp Copeland r404a compressor
120mm Chilly1 Blue Condenser with 38mm fan (~100cfm)
18" Braided flex line (Extrable flex, without risk of tearing!)
Copper Spiral Evaporator and new Universal Mount
Full Insulation kit
Double H frame, solid steel, MIG welded, ground, then painted

Pictures up in a few :rock:

Desuperheater coil brazed, as well as the main suction entity.

Steel triple H frame it seems, to help suspend the condenser. Might end up switching to 3/4 or even 1/2" steel. This 1" is way over the top.

I call this a Harvey Dent shot, one face is cleaned, one face still oxidized.

The bend of this flexible line, a steel corrugated line under copper/brass alloy braid. Able to withstand lots of pressure and still flex well.

FSF-Foxhound · 07-03-09

AWESOME! One for my other computer.

THX ur the best

i can't wait for the final product, gona be sweet

NoL · 07-05-09

Aren't you funny.
No this one has no owner yet.

An update!
Frame spot welded, ground, and heading for sand-land before some paint.

Single Stage sits on it, have some nice rubber feet as well.
Total drop in unit, solid frame, I love it.

NoL · 07-13-09

Nice evaporator and mount ordered, took a bit of a while.
But should arrive this week so I can finish this up.
Oh and grinded and sprayed the frame!
Now to drill and mount some bolts and what not.

supaspoon · 07-13-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoL

Aren't you funny.
No this one has no owner yet.

Will it be looking for a good home?

NoL · 07-13-09

It will be.

ColdBug · 07-13-09

Looks good Adam

octopus13 · 07-16-09

How much would you sell something like this for?

NoL · 07-17-09

This with the triple H frame, painted whatever color that Henry Ford would let you (hint thats black), and black or silver sleeve with a new i7 mount, $585.

octopus13 · 07-17-09

Really? My water setup was going to cost 700. Could you get a 775 mount for it? Do you think it could run 24/7? Also, how much would my electrical bill be raised with this thing going 24/7? I dont want to pay 130 a month or something to get -20 c.

Other than that, i would defiantly consider buying it now that i have my own paypal account and everything. I am so stoked right now but to come up with the money it will be another two weeks (next pay day).

07-01-09	#1 (permalink)
NoL Extreme Cooler Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 624 Rep: 120 Unique Rep: 82 Trader Rating: 0	ECI 12+ (Single Stage Phase Cooler) Another project on the bench, a nice quiet and small phase cooler. Goals? Low cost (~$600 or less) Subzero (Around -20C or lower) load on an i7 sized load (or more!) Small footprint Solid (steel base frame) Decently quiet Low power consumption (Sub 300W) Upgradeable features (Full case, digital temperature display) Specifications: 1/5hp Copeland r404a compressor 120mm Chilly1 Blue Condenser with 38mm fan (~100cfm) 18" Braided flex line (Extrable flex, without risk of tearing!) Copper Spiral Evaporator and new Universal Mount Full Insulation kit Double H frame, solid steel, MIG welded, ground, then painted Pictures up in a few :rock: Desuperheater coil brazed, as well as the main suction entity. Steel triple H frame it seems, to help suspend the condenser. Might end up switching to 3/4 or even 1/2" steel. This 1" is way over the top. I call this a Harvey Dent shot, one face is cleaned, one face still oxidized. The bend of this flexible line, a steel corrugated line under copper/brass alloy braid. Able to withstand lots of pressure and still flex well. __________________ http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload...3-47d49073bb79 Send me your food.

07-05-09	#3 (permalink)
NoL Extreme Cooler Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 624 Rep: 120 Unique Rep: 82 Trader Rating: 0	Aren't you funny. No this one has no owner yet. An update! Frame spot welded, ground, and heading for sand-land before some paint. Single Stage sits on it, have some nice rubber feet as well. Total drop in unit, solid frame, I love it. __________________ http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload...3-47d49073bb79 Send me your food.

07-13-09	#4 (permalink)
NoL Extreme Cooler Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 624 Rep: 120 Unique Rep: 82 Trader Rating: 0	Nice evaporator and mount ordered, took a bit of a while. But should arrive this week so I can finish this up. Oh and grinded and sprayed the frame! Now to drill and mount some bolts and what not. __________________ http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload...3-47d49073bb79 Send me your food.

07-13-09	#6 (permalink)
NoL Extreme Cooler Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 624 Rep: 120 Unique Rep: 82 Trader Rating: 0	It will be. __________________ http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload...3-47d49073bb79 Send me your food.

07-17-09	#9 (permalink)
NoL Extreme Cooler Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 624 Rep: 120 Unique Rep: 82 Trader Rating: 0	This with the triple H frame, painted whatever color that Henry Ford would let you (hint thats black), and black or silver sleeve with a new i7 mount, $585. __________________ http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload...3-47d49073bb79 Send me your food.

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