New Water Cooling Kit

I wonder how often a setup like that needs to be replenished.
I went back and reread about bongs last night and you've definitely piqued my interest again.

Earlier this week while killing some time, I checked out the pumps available for aquariums and garden fountains, either of which would be suitable for a bong.
They're cheap ( which is a must) and readily available ( another good thing).

Shoot, you could probably build the whole thing for under $75.
Not counting the waterblock, of course.

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Originally posted by clocker@29 February 2004 - 19:55
I wonder how often a setup like that needs to be replenished.
I went back and reread about bongs last night and you've definitely piqued my interest again.

Earlier this week while killing some time, I checked out the pumps available for aquariums and garden fountains, either of which would be suitable for a bong.
They're cheap ( which is a must) and readily available ( another good thing).

Shoot, you could probably build the whole thing for under $75.
Not counting the waterblock, of course.

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ok i gotta ask, what kind of bong are u talking about?

Waterbong.
I can't imagine what you might have been thinking of... :P

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Originally posted by clocker@29 February 2004 - 20:41
Waterbong.
I can't imagine what you might have been thinking of... :P

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:lol: i still dont really get it but if ur not talking about the one im thinking of i guess i dont really care as much lol.

It's simple, Rossco.
Basically, just an evaporative cooler, very much like a swamp cooler.

Advantages:
Cheap
Easily built
Very efficient...much more so than a closed loop system (radiator), temps routinely in the teens

Disadvantages:
Open loop...the water will eventually evaporate so you must monitor and refill as necessary
Size...to a certain extent, the bigger the better
Clunky addition to the PC tower...although the only interface between the comp and the bong is the waterlines, maintenance would be more difficult...

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Originally posted by clocker@29 February 2004 - 20:57
It's simple, Rossco.
Basically, just an evaporative cooler, very much like a swamp cooler.

Advantages:
Cheap
Easily built
Very efficient...much more so than a closed loop system (radiator), temps routinely in the teens

Disadvantages:
Open loop...the water will eventually evaporate so you must monitor and refill as necessary
Size...to a certain extent, the bigger the better
Clunky addition to the PC tower...although the only interface between the comp and the bong is the waterlines, maintenance would be more difficult...

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alright im sorta understanding. but i think i should worry about learning watercooling...i still dont know how they get the water into the pipes without spilling or not getting enough :lol:

Filling the system and burping the air out is actually the easy part.
It is more difficult in a closed loop setup...in an open loop system (like the waterbong) filling and bleeding is a non-issue.