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Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 19,657
Posted By Karl K
My pleasure to help. I may not answer all...

My pleasure to help.

I may not answer all the time, but will help when I can.

I Hope your install goes well MeuserReef.

Karl
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 19,657
Posted By Karl K
I just checked this thread. It sure has grown...

I just checked this thread. It sure has grown since I looked at it last!!

H20ENG: Assuming that your new 5 ton a/c unit is R-410a, it will use less amperage than your R-22 4 ton system because of...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/12/2007, 01:39 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 19,657
Posted By Karl K
Do not run evaporators in parallel unless you can...

Do not run evaporators in parallel unless you can be sure that the pressure drop through each of them is EXACTLY equal.

The best way is to get the proper size tubing and do it right. It's not...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 19,657
Posted By Karl K
So, Hightower gave me a call the other day. His...

So, Hightower gave me a call the other day. His chiller barrel had frozen completely! The TXV was frosted up and there was condensation on the outside of the chiller barrel.

It turns out that the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 19,657
Posted By Karl K
DOH!

DOH!
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By Karl K
How would you attach the base and neck to the...

How would you attach the base and neck to the fiberglass?

Karl
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By Karl K
The ice dam is what will allow the freezer to...

The ice dam is what will allow the freezer to handle the load day in and day out. It will take a while to freeze the water to begin with, but if you just put 6 inches in at a tie, it should help.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 19,657
Posted By Karl K
Yes, please post the pic. Thank you for...

Yes, please post the pic.

Thank you for your info.

Karl
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2006, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 362
Posted By Karl K
I can recharge them. I build the odd one as well....

I can recharge them. I build the odd one as well.

They should not need a "boost" ever.

A well built refrigeration system should not need a oil change or anything like that for a minimum of 15...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,207
Posted By Karl K
How is this setup working for you? Did it make it...

How is this setup working for you? Did it make it through the heat of the summer?

Does your soda machine still have enough capacity to provide cold water for your soda?

Just curious.

Karl
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 15,534
Posted By Karl K
Nice. I have the ability to build the chillers...

Nice. I have the ability to build the chillers needed for a cold water tank, so I've been tossing the idea around for a bit.

Do you need to dive to get the cool stuff or can you get it by wading...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/29/2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By Karl K
There is no mention of the size of tank to be...

There is no mention of the size of tank to be chilled, so I'll make some assumptions and go with some parameters I know.

The chiller I built for Hightower is a 3000 btu/h unit (1/4 hp chiller)...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/29/2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By Karl K
Why do you feel that the phase changes of water...

Why do you feel that the phase changes of water are anything but 100% efficient?

Karl
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2006, 07:49 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,234
Posted By Karl K
:rollface: Zog hehehe Karl

:rollface:


Zog


hehehe


Karl
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 3,951
Posted By Karl K
I was thinking of the shrink for Hightower's...

I was thinking of the shrink for Hightower's chiller, but he said that he was fine with the high grade stainless.

That stuff ain't too cheap, but still cheaper and easier to work than Ti.

Karl
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2006, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By Karl K
I agree that the compressor is the limiting...

I agree that the compressor is the limiting factor here.

The difference with using the ice is that you let the compressor work at a pace that it can handle.

The compressor would not be able to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2006, 02:39 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 3,951
Posted By Karl K
I just had a brain fart. What about not...

I just had a brain fart.

What about not caring what you use for the heat exchanger?

Why not slide some 1/2" heat shrink tubing over the tubing?

That should flex nicely and not leak as long...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,065
Posted By Karl K
I just built one for a friend this summer where...

I just built one for a friend this summer where there is no way for the electrical to get wet.

Here is the thread.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,234
Posted By Karl K
Make sure you wire in a way to have a heater...

Make sure you wire in a way to have a heater running outside of the house/apt unnoticed after you leave so that their utilities will go UP when you leave and they will not be able to figure it out!
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By Karl K
I don't think anyone else caught that you are...

I don't think anyone else caught that you are PULLING water through the chiller with your pump.

This is a no-no. The chiller should always be on the positive pressure side of the pump as with all...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By Karl K
Do you really want some of your food melting...

Do you really want some of your food melting during the day and re-freezing at night.... Every single day that the chiller runs?

I wouldn't eat that... :(

That's my reasoning, anyways.

...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2006, 12:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By Karl K
You would lose the one reason that this design...

You would lose the one reason that this design may work....

....The ice reserve.

The companies that manufacture soda dispensers know that their equipment cannot keep up with the sudden demand...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/25/2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 246
Posted By Karl K
How much will you be spending in livestock? ...

How much will you be spending in livestock?

Will it be worth losing that money if your not able to get home to change the ice?

A chiller would be some cheap insurance if you start thinking...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/25/2006, 04:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,231
Posted By Karl K
:shakes head: :rolleyes: Karl

:shakes head:

:rolleyes:



Karl
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/25/2006, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By Karl K
The refrigerant lines for the evaporator are...

The refrigerant lines for the evaporator are right under the inner skin of the freezer. If you just fill it with water, it will surely crack the lines and let the refrigerant leak out.

Also keep...
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