Cooling Water???
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John Salitsky
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Didn't want to start a new topic as it seems this falls into the same category. What temperature do you guys keep your water at? I should mention I am going the home made chiller route using a cooler and ice packs for now until I get my little business up and running and make some money to buy a genuine chiller rather than a knock off. It seems I may actually be keeping too cold as I am getting a lot of condensation not only on the tube but also along the water lines inside the machine. There is what I am guessing is the water flow switch right near the water lines and I am concerned it may short out. I should also mention I am in the Northeast US in NJ and my workshop is in the garage which is not temperature controlled and we are currently in the midst of a heatwave, 90-100F everyday for going on three weeks now.
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Dave Vigness
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I'm in Kansas City, and went the Walmart mini fridge DIY chiller route. $149 for the fridge. Keeps the water around 45F to 70F. Had a problem with the bucket and had to switch to a smaller one. Less thermal mass means I only get about three hours of cutting in at a time unless I drop some frozen bottles in the bucket.
Other than the smaller bucket problem, and that was partially my own making, it works great and has room for a few... beverages! You can make your penetrations through the front door on just about any brand, or through the back wall on certain models, side wall on others.
Other than the smaller bucket problem, and that was partially my own making, it works great and has room for a few... beverages! You can make your penetrations through the front door on just about any brand, or through the back wall on certain models, side wall on others.