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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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Talking Re: Hm. Sometimes those so-called "ricers"...
THe larger Supercooler will provide cooling at an improved rate forever. The CO2 unit is only 20 ounces in capacity and would have a minimal effect possibly needing replacement after each run. THe cost shown of $450 would be similar with the innercooler, plus all the $20 refills to keep it going.

It does not look like a great deal and there is the problem that CO2 has to be metered so that you dont FREEZE part of the innercooler and block water flow or split the innercooler casing altoghther. Hummmmmmmmm nope not my idea of a workable solutition overall.

The latent heat of vaporization of CO2 provides about 2 - 3 times as much cooling as regular Ice or about 50 ounces of Ice which is little, factoring in the cost and complexity of CO2. I think a CO2 fire extinguisher would be lower cost and a better value if the gasses did not dilute the incoming air to the motor reducing power.


What the heck WEEKEND AGAIN Woody

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