TEC build log start

[toolmaker_03]

http://imgur.com/cd15M1a
ok so I have finished all my testing and decided on a general build for this unit.
this build will be sealed inside of a chest so I will not have physical access to the computer case, I would like some input on the general idea that I am presenting, I use antifreeze so freezing the coolant is not a issue, and seeing as I am increasing the cooling capacity of my water cooling system, I have also chosen new clocks for my hardware, the CPU clock will run at 5Ghz, and the GPU's will be running at 930Mhz, I have already tested theses clocks and found them to be stable for my hardware.

 

[toolmaker_03]

well 6 hours in, and it's looking like the anticongelante antifreeze is the answer to this issue, the 60% antifreeze, 40% water, is the only one not thinking up at all, it seems that the other additives are working against the antifreeze, and are starting to gel. who would have guessed rolleyes.gif I will leave in it until tomorrow to make sure, but there you have it.

 

[toolmaker_03]

power supplies installed and wired

http://imgur.com/a/glD08

 

[toolmaker_03]

12 hours in and the 60% antifreeze 40% water is still not getting thick at all
http://imgur.com/aekVOS3

I also turned my freezer down a little

 

[toolmaker_03]

ok, so I am still finishing the PC case for this build, maybe I will have some time this weekend to finish that. there are some raised sections in the case that I need to grind off, and 3 standoff's that I need to epoxy to the case for the motherboard. I also need to make a plate to keep the video cards in place. still lots of work to do on the PC case.
I need to finish the reservoirs, and the frame for them. I need to finish all the soft copper tubing going inside the ice chest. I need to make the hold downs for the ice chest, to secure the ice chest to the table top. that is going to look so wrong, I am using 4 I-hooks and two ratchet straps to secure the ice chest. 😀
hey, what ever works right :thumb:
I need to finish the tubing for the vacuum pump. wow, its not a page of stuff left to do anymore 😛
ok, the last thing I will have to do, is the wire going through the ice chest, I think I get the rest of this done before the end of the month.

 

[toolmaker_03]

and the winner is after 24 hours in the 60% 40% mix.
http://imgur.com/9mr03LG

ok, so I like to be super sure that nothing stupid is going to happen to this stuff, so I am going to leave it in for the rest of the month.
so for anyone looking for that liquid that works well at cold temps, like 4F that's like a -15C, so yea, this stuff is the same as when I put it in, it has not thickened up at all, it's so cool. :specool:

 

[toolmaker_03]

I got my first of 3 stinger's that I will be putting on this build, and I must say that is a relay.
http://imgur.com/0AH26Dg

at 200A I think it can handle this rig and will be functional for many years

 

[toolmaker_03]

so this is what I am working on now, getting DX79SR build, into the PC case modded to a size that fits inside the vacuum chamber.
http://imgur.com/a/VI4tB

 

[toolmaker_03]

motherboard is in the PC case
http://imgur.com/ksJkOBb

 

[toolmaker_03]

http://imgur.com/ZbwCKdS

it is not really installed yet, it is just sitting there, but that's basically what there going to like after they are installed. I have two more larger wire ends that I am modifying, so that they will fit onto the larger terminals.

 

[toolmaker_03]

well for a gas exchange I am half way there and already at $250 *&^% this is crazy.

http://www.amazon.com/99-999-Volume-Nitrogen-Calibration-Cylinder/dp/B011T9NC1E/ref=pd_sim_sbs_328_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=51I4UsCrysL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=055Z7Z3T374ZS6R3PVYA

http://www.amazon.com/500-Preset-Flow-Regulator-0-50/dp/B00P1QS3WA/ref=sr_1_48?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1460643539&sr=1-48&keywords=C-10+%285%2F8%22+-+18+UNF%29

I going to go sit in a corner to rock back and forth for awhile :drool:

 

[toolmaker_03]

ok, so it looks like I got my wire a little earlier than I thought I would, now my objective is to get the pile of wire strung into the trunk line and than through the ice chest.
http://imgur.com/mr7yfhW

I am still working on getting the aluminum foil glued in to the inside of the ice chest and after that I will start the process of making the ice chest air tight. it's coming along and it's getting done not too long now and it should be running enough for me to start testing the system and learning how it functions so that I can create set point for operation.

 

[toolmaker_03]

well, here is a idea, of the wiring mess I am dealing with, it is a little harder than I thought it would be, to get the wire run in such a way that it did not interfere with anything, and yet still be accessible to disconnect when I do a system upgrade.


http://imgur.com/a/oHjMv

 

[toolmaker_03]

grounding strip installed
http://imgur.com/y4Quev1

 

[toolmaker_03]

ok, so this is basically what it is going to look like.

http://imgur.com/a/KIpJ1

still have not figured out how, or where I am going to mount the nitrogen tank, plus there will be a vacuum pump, and CD rom drive on top of the ice chest.

 

[toolmaker_03]

ok, so after doing another check on the voltage it's changed, with proper wiring and decent relays, the voltage to the TEC's is now at 14.8, I gained another volt of power, wow heat really is a killer on electronics.

at this point I am considering opening the power supplies up and physically turning the voltage down a bit, back to the 13.8, or even 12.8.

 

[toolmaker_03]

ok, so I used some thread all on the top rung of the TEC power supplies frame work and it made the whole thing solid it does not even try to move anymore.

http://imgur.com/a/CPV0Q

 

[toolmaker_03]

http://imgur.com/5fqxzS2

ok, so I have the nitrogen cylinder now, and I really do like it, it's small and light weight, plus it holds 3.4 cubic feet of gas, that is a little more than I need. with this pure nitrogen cylinder, when I take it to the Air gas shop they can now fill it with pure nitrogen, instead of a mix of stuff. so that part I also like, I am still looking at mounts for this cylinder, but I think that I will go with one that just straps to the side of the ice chest, directly to the straps that are securing the ice chest. it's so light that I think this will be more than enough.

getting the foil adhered to the inside of the ice chest, and I will be starting my dry fit of the wire through the ice chest, that may take about 3 days to complete.

 

[toolmaker_03]

ok, so I finished the dry fit test of the wire and it all fits through the ice chest, now I need to finish the foil on the inside of the ice chest, I put the first piece in already with the 3M 77 spray and that stuff works almost too well it is very sticky and you have to have the foil right where you want it because once that stuff grabs it, it's not coming off ever. thanks for that suggestion OCAddict it does work great.

http://imgur.com/a/2glTd

 

[toolmaker_03]

it's foiled
http://imgur.com/vnvCcuj

 

[toolmaker_03]

it all fits in the box!
http://imgur.com/a/L5xEx

the box

what is out of the box

what is in the box

now all I have to do, is cut the soft copper lines to fit, and seal the box.

 

[toolmaker_03]

it might be done this time 😀

http://imgur.com/a/OxLXB

 

[toolmaker_03]

yea, I am never happy but I really want this to be done right so I am adding another cable.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Rankie%C2%AE-Plated-DisplayPort-Resolution/dp/B00YOP0T7G/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1461856582&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=displayport+cable+4k&psc=1

it will be here is a couple of days, man I hope that this will finish out my OCD, and I can move on from the wire trunk line.

 

[toolmaker_03]

it's coming along still have some stuff I am waiting on.

http://imgur.com/Rw4PbxM

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Rankie%C2%AE-Plated-DisplayPort-Resolution/dp/B00YOP0T7G/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1461856582&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=displayport+cable+4k&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Bridge-2-Way-Long-100-2W-0023-LR/dp/B00X5X3LQY/ref=pd_sim_147_68?ie=UTF8&dpID=31vRk1nGaAL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0ZA6QRBMAXHK0Q3NG49Q
http://www.amazon.com/Vandesail%C2%AE-Shielded-Professional-Networking-meters-Black/dp/B013W0ARNY/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462048491&sr=1-4&keywords=CAT7+cable
http://www.amazon.com/Jadaol%C2%AE-Ethernet-Shielded-Coupler-Female/dp/B01AZA4WGW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462048434&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=rj45+coupler&psc=1

but it's on the way, I have most of the soft copper tubing done now, all I am doing at this point, is making a temporary soft copper connection, for testing the TEC assembly, I will have pics up once it is done.

 

[toolmaker_03]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/new-koolance-threading-adapter-g-1-4-male-to-npt-3-8-female.html

ok so they make these conversion fittings now, when used in combination with these

http://www.amazon.com/Helix-12216-Straight-Compression-Fitting/dp/B003TVP1GU/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1462592430&sr=8-27&keywords=3%2F8+compression+fitting

I like this setup better so I got 4 of them to replace these

http://www.performance-pcs.com/new-koolance-nozzle-single-cu-pipe-for-od-10mm-3-8.html

it is a little longer but the overall setup is stronger.

http://imgur.com/EcSFATo

 

[toolmaker_03]

I got the foam I will be using to go around the ice chest once it is sealed. I will use clay to fill in all of the cracks left by the foam, then I will wrap all of the foam covering the ice chest with plastic wrap. no, it will not look pretty, but I think that by doing it this way, I will not have to worry about the ice chest sweating.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Density-Seat-Foam-Cushion-Replacement-Upholstery-Foam-Per-Sheet-24-x-72/162047248258?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36016%26meid%3D72e47d62d617417db0d3e8d2d22247ed%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D201381118521

I am using the 1" inch thick stuff, but I got enough to cover the ice chest twice, if 1" is not enough to prevent the ice chest from sweating, I will simply cover it again, to make it 2" thick with the foam.