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Spindle Cooling

Features

  • Closed loop water cooling
  • Swing out easy access maintenance
  • Off the shelf components (PC cooling)

Diagram

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Coolant

The coolant is general motor coolant rated for alloy and aluminium engines, additionally some algaeside1 is added to prevent any bacteria and algae growth.

Algeacide 1

Purchased from the local Bunnings hardware store in the ponds section.

Warning

Dose is 5ml / 300l, so not alot is required

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Build

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Flow indicator & Temperature Sensor

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3D-printed hose mounting bracket

I designed and 3D-Printed up some print-in-place hose mounting brackets for the cooling loop that have a hidden screw hole.

6mm Dual Hose Bracket on Thingiverse

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  1. Algaecide active ingredient is Diuron 


Last update: 2021-10-22
Created: 2021-10-22
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