Possbile Parts ?

[Assassin48]

I went to work on sunday with my dad and found this thing they were going to throw away,

Can any of these parts be used for a phase ?

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9016/p1010569b.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2074/p1010570.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9807/p1010574z.jpg

[Buckeye]

I am sure some one could, that condenser looks nice and big, perhaps for a Cascade I dont know.

[Kal-EL]

I'm sure it could be morphed into something good. Let's see if we can get ruffus in here for comment.

[Assassin48]

Ok, yea they were going to throw it away and i was like wait i could use it lol

The first pic is the top setup and the second is another, i also picked up 2 other things but i don't know what they are, will post pics of those later .

Thanks for the quick response

[punx223]

R22 compressor should be good, as for that condenser tells me its made for a very large cooling capacity..... im bettings it would be insanely overkill, but running a suction line/cap tube to a evap could be mocked up and pending you find a pro to do it, taht thing could prolly hold wicked load

[2chesapeakes]

You should look for a compressor that is either 120V single phase or 240 volt single phase. The compressor in the picture is 480V 3 phase. To utilize this in most residential neighborhoods you would also need to install a phase converter to change the voltage from 240V single phase to 480V 3 phase. I am no phase builder but that condensor looks like it could be used if you swap out the compressor.

[thebanik]

I'm sure it could be morphed into something good. Let's see if we can get ruffus in here for comment.

he joined OCA??? never seen him around here....

[Kal-EL]

Drop him a Hello Ruffus (http://www.overclockaholics.com/forums/member.php?u=299)

[ruffus]

ok guys yes it could be use for a phase the thing is that compressor is 3 phase so it really can not be used but that condensor could be used in a real big cascade or autocascade so if u were to post more pics of what u have i am sure i could work with u or maybe we could make some trades and we could get u a working phase system or something like that and if u don't mind can i ask where u live

[Neuromancer]

480V isn't 3 phase 440V? Pretty sure that is were it was on out radar arrays on my first ship. 110v, 220v and 440V (3 phase) electrical systems


That is some serious kick ass equipment. I dont know much about phase cooling, but would bet in an industrial environment (with 440V supply) you could run an octopus off it :)

[Assassin48]

ok guys yes it could be use for a phase the thing is that compressor is 3 phase so it really can not be used but that condensor could be used in a real big cascade or autocascade so if u were to post more pics of what u have i am sure i could work with u or maybe we could make some trades and we could get u a working phase system or something like that and if u don't mind can i ask where u live

Yea that would be better, ill get more pics of the entire unit. I just need something simple that can cool an i7 or Am3 cpu's

[2chesapeakes]

480V isn't 3 phase 440V? Pretty sure that is were it was on out radar arrays on my first ship. 110v, 220v and 440V (3 phase) electrical systems


That is some serious kick ass equipment. I dont know much about phase cooling, but would bet in an industrial environment (with 440V supply) you could run an octopus off it :)

I have been an electrician for 21 years and hold both a Journeyman and Master Electrician License and yes 480VAC is definately 3 phase. 480VAC is comprised of either two or three ungrounded phase conductors that will measure 277V to either the grounded (Neutral) conductor or grounding conductor.

Typical residential power would be 120 / 240V both considered single phase.
120V = One phase conductor, one grounded conductor, and one grounding conductor.
220V = Two phase conductors, one grounded conductor ( not always used), and one grounding conductor.

Typical Commercial power would be either 120 / 208V 3P or 277/480V 3 Phase.Both of these are 4 wire systems. 3 phase conductors, one grounded (neutral) conductor, and a grounding conductor.

Less common but still used is 240V 3 phase this would be comprised of 3 phase conductors and one grounding conductor. This is typically a delta system.
I am not syaing these are the only voltages but these are the most commonly used. I have also worked with transformers for a recording studio which proce 60VAC per leg so you need a two pole breaker and still end up with 120VAC of clean power.

[Chicken Patty]

Subscribed, this thread is getting interesting :)

[Neuromancer]

I was not doubting 3 phase... I was asking about the voltage. I have never heard of 480V even though I had to work on 3 phase equipment in the military (it ran at 440V).

So I decided to look it up and much like 120V here in the US and it appears like, 440, 460 and 480V are used pretty interchangeably.