Another cooler thread. Condenser vs two-pass?

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Just when I thought I had it all down. I'm building a cooler because I want to see how lightweight and small I can make it for my needs. Procon pump, 1/4hp dual shaft motor, plastic fan blade and one gallon red poly reservoir. After quite a bit of armchair research I discovered that the vast majority of opinion out there considers one or two-pass ribbon passage radiators (think auto heater cores) to be superior to continuous copper tube condenser style radiators.  I have a few of both types on hand in the sizes that will fit my project.   So some guy on another welding forum post pics of the inside of the name brand six hundred dollar cooler he just bought and it's got a continuous copper tube condenser radiator in it!  So what is the verdict?  They are pretty radically different designs.   Why on earth would a name brand unit use the condenser for a heat exchanger unless they really knew what they were doing?  Can anyone tell me which is best from an engineering standpoint considering the flow and psi of a tig cooler?  Will anyone take a peek in their cooler and tell me what's inside?
Reply:I use street water..But the output is not really all that much..You can pee faster.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:From an "engineering standpoint" the condenser style is hands down the best. The condenser has bunches more square inches of cooling surface (the fins) than the plain tube. If you're working in a cooled shop a coil should be fine. If you're doing a lot of welding in an uncooled shop in the summer then the condenser earns it's keep. Also, if you're using a 3/32 or larger you're putting some heat into that torch and should use a condenser no matter the time of year.I use a condenser for the simple reason that that's what WeldTec puts in their's. I really don't need it with my 20-25, although if my A/C unit goes out on me in the summer it will be a torch saver...lol
Reply:Jesus fu@king Chri$t Almighty.. You guys can do better than that.  C'mon,...   get with the 21'st century you godda#n idiots. Anyone have some more input than, "gee,  I think that's my elbow!"????????????????Why is it that someone always has to drag knuckledraggin tradesmen into the future against their better natures?(I just know I'm gonna wake up the the most medication-needy a$$holes on this board to finally respond here.... so have at it!)Last edited by heehaw; 04-28-2007 at 10:19 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by heehawJesus fu@king Chri$t Almighty.. You guys can do better than that.  C'mon,...   get with the 21'st century you godda#n idiots. Anyone have some more input than, "gee,  I think that's my elbow!"????????????????
Reply:Oh   Oh   OhSomeone gave me a response?????Am I clicking the wrong goddam# buttons here?Are you seeing something I'm not?Can you PM me with it if it was really something substantial?Paul, you're getting a lot more satisfaction out of this 'ere circle jerk than I am. I'm happy you found some 'friends' calm down, get some sleep, and get with us tomorrow.(who am I kidding.  the moderator will have 'is way with this post)Last edited by heehaw; 04-28-2007 at 10:45 PM.
Reply:You see the funny thing is that I'm going to leave this thread active and your posts up so that everyone can see what an A$$ you're being for no reason.You asked for help and started to receive it. The only person to blame for you not getting the response(s) you want is yourself.Keep treating people like this in every aspect of your life and see how satisfied you are with the results.- Paulhttp://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:heehaw,  You need some help. I think it's time for you to move on!o.c.d.
Reply:Here we go again.. Nobody here gave you a hard time..yet..But we can if you wish..There is no Yelling and Screaming here.. I ought to know.. So take a pill and settle down now...Nobody here is gonna call 911 for you with that attatude here if something strange were to happen..We're the good guys.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Hey guys, go easy on him, he just needs to steal something so he can buy another line down on the corner  He's the one that needs the fancy gadgets to do the same thing we've been doing for years with 20th century equipment, don't see how that's anything special   And who was the jack-off talking about about a homemade copper coil cooler   for home use yeah...but it really makes an impression on customers when they walk in a business and see Jethro engineering in what's supposed to be a professional shop  I don't know any old timers that would let this idiot bother them These "new technology" smilies are handy though
Reply:Originally Posted by heehaw.....Can anyone tell me which is best from an engineering standpoint.....