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Where to get a custom radiator?

Biowarejak

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Very small update. I've coated the plastic parts of the radiator with the XTC-3D. The stuff isn't magic.... But I'm hoping it'll work out :)
 

Biowarejak

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That's an option. I've avoided using ABS because PETg is better in most respects, but I don't think it can be vapor polished.
 

Biowarejak

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Turns out that hot glue is not great at sealing against water! But at least it's not poisonous.
 

Damascus

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To elaborate, I'm going to be making a few "top hats" for a ZS-A4M (and a custom, similarly sized frame until the zs arrives)

The smallest option will be a custom radiator, maybe 20 - 30mm and 92/100mm x2. The next option would be to use a 45mm tall alphacool rad, though I may take off the shroud to save a few mm.

 

wywywywy

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That's interesting, let us know how it goes.

I've always wanted to make a top hat for the Ncase M1 even before Ghost came along. To date I still cannot think of an aesthetically pleasing way to do that.
 

Damascus

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That's interesting, let us know how it goes.

I've always wanted to make a top hat for the Ncase M1 even before Ghost came along. To date I still cannot think of an aesthetically pleasing way to do that.
There's a pretty decent chance my "tophat" will be a radiator with the cases top screwed on to it, so if you're into radiator aesthetics like me it's a plus but otherwise not so much.

I'm actually really bummed out, I found a Chinese rad that would be perfect 184×25mm, full copper, small and unobtrusive barbs) but it seems to be unavailable

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/m.aliexpress.com/item/628777275.html#ampf=undefined