DIY Watercooler on AirCooled hood (PC Watercooling) [need help]

ClosetCoco

ClosetCoco

Member
so i was a watching a video for THC 2010 and i saw advance nutrients was showing off their new stuff.

well this is one of them
http://www.advancednutrients.com/hydroponics/products/ice_flow/ice_flow_testimonials.php
its basically a PC cooling radiator with 6'' or 8'' inlets (139$)


Well back in the day, i used to be a PC water cooling enthusiast. I bought a bunch of rads, pumps, and rezs for this hobby. well after i saw AN's product, i realized it can done REALLY cheaply and in theory it seems really useful.

i am going to try it as soon as i figure out a way to fashion my rad on to my air cooled hood

Things Needed:
*water pump (the same one you use in a DWC, Hydro, etc...) , i have the dtek db1
*radiator (like this: http://www.dangerden.com/store/black-ice_pro-radiator.html)
* a res, i think i am going to use a plastic jug for a res because my PC watercooling res might be too small.




anyone have any tips on attaching this? i can provide pics if needed of the equipment i have near a aircool hood.
 
Merlin008

Merlin008

Active Member
Here is how I do it. I have 1/10th chiller that keeps the water cold as possible. The keys to a good system is having a overpowered chiller and the lowest GPH pump possible, which allows a better cold water/air ratio so the water doesnt get to hot and you are not overworking your chiller. I also use a cooler as a res. Everything has to be insulated to allow for little heat loss a possible, and if it is not it will condensate and LEAK.. I mean LEAK EVERYWHERE!


My two 120mm radiators sit inside a styrafom box. I used a 4 inch eave vent to convert the radiators to 4 inch ducting.

Found here: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=15&qe=NCBpbmNoIGV2ZSB2ZW50&qesig=5grCaSVZGj_gqR4kp57jOA&pkc=AFgZ2tm7j45Lvx4m-GIbnrtxnyXeZ_NkOKmAjrF0dDmmuduQUzhFG5F1m9n1MR98BN8i1zwNUSqMiUME_Xo_-hIKV4aIW3Xs-Q&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&wrapid=tljp1304374622235022&q=4+inch+eave+vent&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=7651200364195927750&sa=X&ei=Yi2_TfXIPIWGuQOyn5W_BQ&sqi=2&ved=0CEoQ8wIwAw#

My fan is a hydrofarm 180 CFM 4" blower. the fan is on a timer to turn on when the lights do which allows time for the water to cool back down.
It matters alot what temp air you are blowing through the radiators. They can only do so much if not hooked up to a proper size chiller.

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ClosetCoco

ClosetCoco

Member
Merlin008 said:
Here is how I do it. I have 1/10th chiller that keeps the water cold as possible. The keys to a good system is having a overpowered chiller and the lowest GPH pump possible, which allows a better cold water/air ratio so the water doesnt get to hot and you are not overworking your chiller. I also use a cooler as a res. Everything has to be insulated to allow for little heat loss a possible, and if it is not it will condensate and LEAK.. I mean LEAK EVERYWHERE!


My two 120mm radiators sit inside a styrafom box. I used a 4 inch eave vent to convert the radiators to 4 inch ducting.

Found here: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=15&qe=NCBpbmNoIGV2ZSB2ZW50&qesig=5grCaSVZGj_gqR4kp57jOA&pkc=AFgZ2tm7j45Lvx4m-GIbnrtxnyXeZ_NkOKmAjrF0dDmmuduQUzhFG5F1m9n1MR98BN8i1zwNUSqMiUME_Xo_-hIKV4aIW3Xs-Q&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&wrapid=tljp1304374622235022&q=4+inch+eave+vent&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=7651200364195927750&sa=X&ei=Yi2_TfXIPIWGuQOyn5W_BQ&sqi=2&ved=0CEoQ8wIwAw#

My fan is a hydrofarm 180 CFM 4" blower. the fan is on a timer to turn on when the lights do which allows time for the water to cool back down.
It matters alot what temp air you are blowing through the radiators. They can only do so much if not hooked up to a proper size chiller.

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wow~ thanks man for the whole type up.


im just a little confused. you need a radiator in the bucket?
i thought you would put the rad over the hole in the air cooled hood and have the chiller cooling the rad air and since i have mu 6'' fan sucking on the other side, it would bring the cool air over the light, thus reducing my temps.

and a chiller like this?
http://www.horticulturesource.com/product_info.php?products_id=6396

sorry im just a little confused. if you could like map out your set up
ie
rad(over air cooled hood0 -> pump - > chiller
 
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