Enigma
Well-Known Member
I've searched and searched only to find the same answer to every question I've ever had.
"Keep it simple, stupid."
Reservoir temperatures are reaching 30 deg C from the cheap-o Waly-World air pump. Using a fan on it did not change anything, putting the pump on the window sill at 0 C brought the temp down 3 C. Still not enough to reach the magical 20. Using hook and loop fasteners, I inserted lunch box coolers directly into the reservoir, which brought the temp down another 3 C. These have to be changed out, frequently.
Finally, I've decided to use a method that is simple and plausible. Most of you have seen the aquarium coolers advertised for $100+ and some come without the controller.
Others found some other ways to cool their reservoirs using A/C units and mini refrigerators. Both very good ideas.
Using the idea of the mini refrigerator, I've decided to source a used one cheap and coil a length of larger tube in the unit. Then drill two small holes for the air tube to go in and out. I'll attach the small tube to the larger coiled tube inside.
I'll report back with my findings.
In the mean-time, would the members post their reservoir chiller(s) idea(s) or implementation(s)?
Let's keep it clean people, no useless posts. This should be a quick reference for all of RIU to access, full of ideas.. not spam.
"Keep it simple, stupid."
Reservoir temperatures are reaching 30 deg C from the cheap-o Waly-World air pump. Using a fan on it did not change anything, putting the pump on the window sill at 0 C brought the temp down 3 C. Still not enough to reach the magical 20. Using hook and loop fasteners, I inserted lunch box coolers directly into the reservoir, which brought the temp down another 3 C. These have to be changed out, frequently.
Finally, I've decided to use a method that is simple and plausible. Most of you have seen the aquarium coolers advertised for $100+ and some come without the controller.
Others found some other ways to cool their reservoirs using A/C units and mini refrigerators. Both very good ideas.
Using the idea of the mini refrigerator, I've decided to source a used one cheap and coil a length of larger tube in the unit. Then drill two small holes for the air tube to go in and out. I'll attach the small tube to the larger coiled tube inside.
I'll report back with my findings.
In the mean-time, would the members post their reservoir chiller(s) idea(s) or implementation(s)?
Let's keep it clean people, no useless posts. This should be a quick reference for all of RIU to access, full of ideas.. not spam.
We try to keep them as low as possible