tig cooler build

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I decided to build my own version of a tig cooler. (seems they are becoming as popular a project as a cart and welding table) I love to make things anyway so why not a cooler for my 250ex.The cost should come to between $200 and $250 when completed. These pictures are of the frame and layout of the motor / pump, tank (7qt. go kart tank) and radiator (trans cooler) It will fit on my home made cart.As I progress I will post more pictures. I may make a shroud for the fan to radiator and maybe a cover for the unit, let me know what you think about those.Ray Attached Images
Reply:Looks good so far.AWS certified welding inspectorAWS certified welder
Reply:Nice job looks professional not some "fish tank" pump or "pond pump" crazy how some dudes think that they are saving money.Mine is about the same uses carbonater pump and tank works great they are also not very noisy.You got a good one with double end shaft to mount pump.Vinnie
Reply:Originally Posted by VinnieNice job looks professional not some "fish tank" pump or "pond pump" crazy how some dudes think that they are saving money.Mine is about the same uses carbonater pump and tank works great they are also not very noisy.You got a good one with double end shaft to mount pump.Vinnie
Reply:here are a few pictures of my progress. Motor in its final location, trans cooler and fan shroud mounted. I hope to get it plumbed early next week I ordered all the fittings but two came in wrong, I hope to get something locally that will work. Attached Images
Reply:Where did you get the pump? I have been wanting to build one myself, but I am not sure where to get a pump at a decent price
Reply:They are available on e bay about all the time. Look for carbonate pumps or Pro con pumps. Make sure you get one with a built in regulator, it makes for a more compact package.
Reply:Here are pictures of my completed cooler. I was shooting for $225 when completed but decided to upgrade a few fittings and use better hose so the final cost was just under $250. which includes the parts needed to convert the Wp-20 torch. It works real well and my new torch. I practiced quite a bit and the torch was always at room temp and the water in the tank was cool.I will build a case for it soon but have friend and his 1962 Mini Cooper arriving tomorrow so I will be playing with that for a while doing the aluminum interior and a few other things I am sure. Attached Images
Reply:You can fit them in compact places can't you here is mine.Built it a couple of years ago van heater core and 115 volt muffin fan same setup stainless carbonator tank.It was a fun build runs quiet.Vinnie Attached Images
Reply:Thats a nice set up you have I like the cart also.