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I would like to talk this over a little bit with some of you knoledgeable peoples about this Vapochill modification before I start cutting pipes.
Also, no offense, but please keep the " buy a prometeia" comments to a minimum please. This thread is about a Vapochill mod, not a buying decision. Sorry.
First off, the idea is to convert the Vapochill PE system to run underneath, next to or anywhere it wants to in relation to the compressor and evaporator orientation. Then to add fill ports so refridgerant can be added, drained and tweaked at will (I just passed section 609 cert several nights ago so I can buy some refridgerants.).
If you dont already know, Asetek left out of their design, a return line loop that will acumulate excess refridgerant dripping down from the evap when the system is off. The loop acts as a trap, much like the s-shaped trap underneath your sink, this way refridgerant doesnt go strait into the compressor as a liquid and create starting problems.
So, the task at hand is to drain the system, and splice in an extra 360 degree loop/low spot into the return line. What I would also like to do is to extend the return line about 3-4" upwards and then reatach the flex hosing onto this. That way, the Vapochill can run underneath of a computer case, like a prometeia (but isnt a prometeia).
Heres some pictures of the return line and flex hosing:
The capillary tubing:
The evaporator:
and where the capillary tubing enters the return line:
Now what I would like to talk about, is the best approach to this. The big problem being that the cappilary tubing runs down the center of the flex hosing and then exits at the spot in the picture above.
What would be the best solution is one that would involve not cutting the cappilary tubing. But if necissary, will be done.
If you have worked on Vapochills before, any suggestions would be welcome on how to approach this, as I would love to be sure on what to do before attacking the solution.
Also, Im not sure how the capilary tube attaches to the evaporator, I prob wouldnt find out until I cut into the system.
Thanks ahead of time OC.
(Yeah, its the same thread as the one over on XS. Covering all bases.)
Also, no offense, but please keep the " buy a prometeia" comments to a minimum please. This thread is about a Vapochill mod, not a buying decision. Sorry.
First off, the idea is to convert the Vapochill PE system to run underneath, next to or anywhere it wants to in relation to the compressor and evaporator orientation. Then to add fill ports so refridgerant can be added, drained and tweaked at will (I just passed section 609 cert several nights ago so I can buy some refridgerants.).
If you dont already know, Asetek left out of their design, a return line loop that will acumulate excess refridgerant dripping down from the evap when the system is off. The loop acts as a trap, much like the s-shaped trap underneath your sink, this way refridgerant doesnt go strait into the compressor as a liquid and create starting problems.
So, the task at hand is to drain the system, and splice in an extra 360 degree loop/low spot into the return line. What I would also like to do is to extend the return line about 3-4" upwards and then reatach the flex hosing onto this. That way, the Vapochill can run underneath of a computer case, like a prometeia (but isnt a prometeia).
Heres some pictures of the return line and flex hosing:
The capillary tubing:
The evaporator:
and where the capillary tubing enters the return line:
Now what I would like to talk about, is the best approach to this. The big problem being that the cappilary tubing runs down the center of the flex hosing and then exits at the spot in the picture above.
What would be the best solution is one that would involve not cutting the cappilary tubing. But if necissary, will be done.
If you have worked on Vapochills before, any suggestions would be welcome on how to approach this, as I would love to be sure on what to do before attacking the solution.
Also, Im not sure how the capilary tube attaches to the evaporator, I prob wouldnt find out until I cut into the system.
Thanks ahead of time OC.
(Yeah, its the same thread as the one over on XS. Covering all bases.)
