A working fluid for the condenser coil.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:36 am

I was pondering the use of alcohol as a working fluid for the condenser coil? It should be able to best 'hold' the 174 degree temp, with the state change and all.

And, what methods work best for a glass/metal interface given the 200 or so degree temp swings? I'd like to be able to 'see' the drip rate.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:43 am

Smells like danger to me.

Virginia Gentleman · Post by **Virginia Gentleman** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:54 am

Bad idea. Water is a very effective "store" and conductor for coil cooling.

The Chemist · Post by **The Chemist** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 12:28 am

Sorry to have to say it, Guest, but that's just crazy talk. Stick with water.

As for the glass to metal, I've used an industrial chemical hose (don't have the type here at home, but I can look tomorrow) to connect like this. Horribly expensive, but, hey, at work, you buys what you needs. Temp-wise, be sure whatever glass you use is pyrex. It'd be interesting to see what you're planning.