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    Ice Probe Eheim Combo

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    I have an old eheim 2222. I was thinking if I can remove all the trays inside, cut through the 2222's acrylic walls and install an ice probe there. Since there are 4 sides to the 2222, means i can effectively cut 4 holes and have 4 ice probes installed. I will then rely on the 2222's pump mechanism to circulate water around the tank.

    You guys think it'd be a workable idea? Anybody knows how to bore a hole in acrylic? I should think this would be quite a space saver design.

    Oh yes, anybody intending to sell their ice probe let me know too!

    Bro....

    Is a big waste to cut off your Eheim 2222....

    You intend to keep marine of freshwater ?

    Your tank 2 x 1.5 x 1ft , what temp is you aimming ?

    Do you know by using 4 x Micro-chiller (ice-probe) Price is higher than buying a chiller , how many electric bill cost ?

    If you really wanna cut your Eheim cannister, i can help you ( FOC )

    Simple steps of setting up micro chiller

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    us,Mar 23 2006, 10:41 PM] I was just kidding. :P

    Gold is a metal so is a good heat conductor; gold is "very" inert so it is highly unlikely to react with the saltwater to for gold oxide.

    Heh.

    Give me a shot, i though Iceprobe used gold as cooling probe...

    Is Stainless steel good for as cooling probe?

    Simple steps of setting up micro chiller

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    like tat wont it be better to get a chiller since the totally cost is also must be over hundred is it becos chiller is more expensive in the long run.

    HaHaHa.....

    As far as hobby, you have to spend $$....

    My wife don't allow me to have a chiller in the living hall, it will warm up the hall.

    DIY Micro-chiller is a secret, yr family member may not know what it is.

    So you can keep yr aquarium cooling..

    Simple steps of setting up micro chiller

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    i want thinking if install let say 4~6 of these how much help can it be for those big tank like 5ft~6ft...

    yes they wont lower the temp but at least help to slow down the speed of temp raise and thus result in shorter chiller run time also...

    It will not help.

    Big marine tank keeper prefer chiller..

    Simple steps of setting up micro chiller

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    us,Mar 22 2006, 03:31 PM] I have read that peltier cooling is "good" for smaller tanks; most marine tanks here would not be suitable for peltier cooling.

    It should be able to cool small tank like 1.5ft & below...

    Now my worry what is the best materials to use as cooling probe ..

    Simple steps of setting up micro chiller

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    I did mine dis way:

    http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=42805

    its a mini fridge but i did open it up to take a look. Its running peltier inside.

    Having it hanging on top of a tank is not a very good idea as peltier it self is cold on 1 side and hot on the other. Its open to electric shock. Not safe lah bro, sommoe cannot control the cold water current.

    Just my 2cents

    Bro,

    U know y yrs failed?

    A peltier had a limited cooling volume with it wattage...

    U DIY yrs with additional container which more water volume of around 10+ ltrs which yr peltier cooler box can't cool the total volume water...

    Mine ideal is cooling the water volume of not more than 35ltrs, which the peltier cooling probe directly soak into water to cool it..

    Sometime DIY is not $$ saving, is because we got no place to hold a chiller size which bordering our place..

    About temp controlling with themostat, if got budget then we can spend additional $$ to fix on it...

    See this picture of 1.5ft x 1ft x 1ft with fully setup with themostat....

    Hope everyone got the ideal how it the Micro-chiller soak in water for cooling..

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    Simple steps of setting up micro chiller

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    Great diy!

    I know that some are using high grade stainless steel and shown that there is no sign of rust even after a year. Personally have not tried that.

    Had check some pricing on material....

    1. Heatsink ($20) ( Big size ) got FOC better

    2. Aluminium cooling probe ($10)

    2a. Stainless cooling probe ($40)

    3. Peltier ($22)

    4. Fan ($10)

    5. Screw ($2)

    6. Cable ($2)

    7. Thermal paste ($2)

    9. Themostat (Is yr wish) cost is $90

    9. Power supply unit 12V - 8.5A ($55)

    10. Isolate foam ($2)

    11. Wire tape ($1)

    12. Aluminium probe for anodising (Marine use) ($55)

    Above costing is estimated only (may be more or less)

    Simple steps of setting up micro chiller

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    fantastic DIY bro!!! wow!!! do tell us more about the results ya!

    cheers,

    ian

    What i can said is tank volume below 35Ltr should be able to cool it to minimum 25-26oC...

    Now i am thinking of what material to use as cooling probe (for marine tank)

    1. Aluminium (must anodised)

    2. Stainless Steel ( OK anot ?)

    3. Tatanium ( Too expensive le)

    Simple steps of setting up micro chiller

    in DIY Forum

    Posted

    did yours work? I tried the same thing, it didn't budge my temperature by a degree at all...

    I tested with only hand feeling, it cooling.....

    U must have fix it wrongly or yr peltier ceramic crack..

    Use a battery to test yr peltier working anot... It should be 1 side hot & the other side cold...

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