can the chevette heatercore be used as an evap?

Lt. Max · May 21, 2003

my friend has 2 and i was wondering if its a worthwhile item to use as an evaporator for a phase change system? can it take like the 300psi needed?

max

Warlord2 · May 21, 2003

if its like the other heatercores I have seen then nope.

Lynx · May 21, 2003

Condensor or evaporator? I think you mean Condensor, Probably wont.

tyshy · May 22, 2003

the evaporator only takes 10-15 psi because it has just left the capillary tube....or at least thats what i think....but u definitely mean the condensor and no the heatercore or any heatercore will not stand that psi...

Diggrr · May 22, 2003

dragon orb 3 said:
the evaporator only takes 10-15 psi because it has just left the capillary tube....

Only when it's running, bro. Soon after it cycles off the whole system will equalize pressure, and depending on the system's size and refrigerant, can be around 100-150 psi everywhere inside.

You could pressure test it, and try, but I'd use one more like a transmission cooler (copper tube) or even a DD cube radiator for an evap.
That'd put some nice chill into the air.

By the way, if you plan on airconditioning your case, watch for condensation bro.

four4875 · May 22, 2003

umm.. the evaporator is usually a CPU block in phase change systems in a CPU. you mean the condensor? i'd say no it wont take the preasure, but you can give it a shot. just get a air pump and preasure guage that can give that much preasure, and plug one side of the heater core, and put the pump hose on the other and pump away. when the heater core explodes, you'll know how much it'll take....

Lt. Max · May 22, 2003

ok .. yeah i meant condensor i think then.
do real condensors cost a lot?

max

four4875 · May 23, 2003

check Ebay.... prolly the best prices you'll find on real ones. or just pick up an old, dead AC and steal it's

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