flanque
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Hello,
Since I cannot justify $650 AUD for a chiller my mission was set to create an inexpensive chiller. All these prices are in AUD.
Refer to the attached picture.
Basically if I purchase one of these (http://www.latestbuy.com.au/portable_mini_fridge.html) for $60, purchase a pump that pushes at around 300L per hour (approximate - your suggestions on this would be great) for $25 and then some hosing for around $30 and a sealed plastic water container for $15, then with a little bit of time and planning I could get a chiller that chills to 20-25C for around $130.
It'll also look good too and not so dodgy as an old scabby bar fridge. Best of all there's a temp controller and it can heat too so if my heater dies during the cooler months then I have a backup plan.
What are your thoughts?
Since I cannot justify $650 AUD for a chiller my mission was set to create an inexpensive chiller. All these prices are in AUD.
Refer to the attached picture.
Basically if I purchase one of these (http://www.latestbuy.com.au/portable_mini_fridge.html) for $60, purchase a pump that pushes at around 300L per hour (approximate - your suggestions on this would be great) for $25 and then some hosing for around $30 and a sealed plastic water container for $15, then with a little bit of time and planning I could get a chiller that chills to 20-25C for around $130.
It'll also look good too and not so dodgy as an old scabby bar fridge. Best of all there's a temp controller and it can heat too so if my heater dies during the cooler months then I have a backup plan.
What are your thoughts?