RedNeck tig cooler

[Rodsmachineshop]

Have a friend that works for Budweiser . He gave me a pump from one of his bars he supply's that was just going to throw it away ,He said it worked he just was putting in some new stuff at there bar with a newer pump so he took the pump since they was just tossing it and gave it to me for free . I sat it in one of my engine carts I have at my machine shop and grabbed one of the trans coolers i stock at my shop and mounted it on the side of the cart , for the tank used one of my 5 gallon jugs my honing oil comes in , washed the jug out with some machine shop cleaning soap so nice and clean . filled with distilled water . fired it up pumps 45 psi and works great. can weld for like 10 minutes or longer and water dose not even get warm in the 5 gallon jug . going to buy a small compact fridge for cart and put a cool plate inside the fridge that my Budweiser guy gave me for a fridge to cool my water for torch that way i have a cold beer next to me when welding too. love making stuff when most of the parts are free .

[2rods]

Good job. Looking for something like that myself.

[everlastsupport]

I like it. Maybe a small AC fan on the radiator to finish it up, since you have power for a pump on there already.

Maybe a couple cup holders on the side of the cart so you and a friend can hang "after" welding.

For those that have no buddy working for Bud and on a real budget, but need hi-amps at the torch.

http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...memade#post282

[Rodsmachineshop]

you can get the pumps used on ebay for under 50 bucks DAYTON MOTOR CARBONATOR PUMP . most are adjustable for water preasure you need

[pvitor]

Very Ingenious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nikola Tesla]

Lol, I'm afraid to post a pic of my cooling system. Consists of a bucket, overlapping hoses and a harbor freight pump. I think I got it on sale for $20. Lol, I figured it will do until I get something better set up. I honestly havnt had any problems with overheating yet. I dont run it much over 120. And find that in short spurts as it is.

[Canada]

Very nice. I would think it would keep the water cool enough. If not I would look at a larger holding tank for greater thermal mass. The only suggestion I would have; would be to mount the rad under the deck, suspended on the horizontal. The air could rise without passing through the other fins. Would also allow for more open surface area and protect the fins from accidental damage. Just a thought.

[jameswswanson]

Nice work , and it's good to see that your using the right pump!

[joejoe]

It looks like you did a great job on the cooler, how does that everlast welder work thanks Joe