TIG watercooler temperature

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I know a lot of you guys have made homemade water coolers with no heat exchanger and a big water tank. Has anyone measured what the water temperature gets to in the tank after really pushing your welder? I am looking at a plastic tank that can hold water up to 120 degrees with a spike of 140 degrees. I would think it would be fine cause I have seen coolers made with a standard 5 gallon bucket. What do you guys think?kidtigger24  They think I’m crazy, but I know better. It is not I who am crazy. It is I who am MAD!
Reply:I would use a metal tank, to improve the heat transferMauricio
Reply:Miller cool mate has a plastic tank. Nuff saidV
Reply:Originally Posted by VinnieMiller cool mate has a plastic tank. Nuff saidV
Reply:Originally Posted by mauricio_daniel_62Yes, you are correct, the Miller coolmate´s have a plastic tanks.But he was asking about a cooler without a heat exchanger, and all Miller coolmate´s recirculates the coolant through a fan-cooled heat exchanger.That´s I suggested to add a metal tank, to help the heat comes out easier than with a plastic tank.Attached table with the big differences in thermal conductivity beetween plastics and metals
Reply:Kidtigger,Look into a Cornelius keg for a tank.  They're popular for homebewing, aren't too expensive new, and are Stainless steel.  I have a ton, but haven't bought one in years, so I have no clue on pricing.  A few years ago, I got em for $25 used.  They should be all over eBay.Then you'll have zero concerns over plastic melting or Aluminum in the system that will erode from electrolysis.It was what I was gonna use until I stumbled upon a great deal on a commercial cooler.PM me if you're interested in one.  Maybe I can dig up an old one that's no good for Homebrewtalk and we can make a deal.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255Kidtigger,Look into a Cornelius keg for a tank.  They're popular for homebewing, aren't too expensive new, and are Stainless steel.  I have a ton, but haven't bought one in years, so I have no clue on pricing.  A few years ago, I got em for $25 used.  They should be all over eBay.Then you'll have zero concerns over plastic melting or Aluminum in the system that will erode from electrolysis.It was what I was gonna use until I stumbled upon a great deal on a commercial cooler.PM me if you're interested in one.  Maybe I can dig up an old one that's no good for Homebrewtalk and we can make a deal.
Reply:Could you use a SS "steam pan" ?? You can find them online for around $30-50... They come in many different sizes..Lincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:Like this...Mine holds roughly 5 gallons,  The water barely gets warm after welding at 280 amps on aluminum for 3-4 hours... (#20 torch) Attached ImagesLast edited by DemonSpeeder; 10-24-2012 at 09:30 PM.Lincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
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Reply:Demonspeeder - That's a good idea. I like the idea of bolting on a lid like that. Thanks. Tozzi - Thanks for the link. I will start looking at restaurant supply websites for the right one. Thanks guys,kidtigger24  They think I’m crazy, but I know better. It is not I who am crazy. It is I who am MAD!
Reply:Originally Posted by DemonSpeederLike this...Mine holds roughly 5 gallons,  The water barely gets warm after welding at 280 amps on aluminum for 3-4 hours... (#20 torch)
Reply:Originally Posted by kidtigger24Demonspeeder - That's a good idea. I like the idea of bolting on a lid like that. Thanks. Tozzi - Thanks for the link. I will start looking at restaurant supply websites for the right one. Thanks guys,kidtigger24
Reply:The best ones are the Volrath USA made ones, they last forever.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:And they are hotel pans damn itDisclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."