MKIII DIY Build - Help!

rekoj0916

rekoj0916

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Basically I'm building an mk3 cls for the first time and was hoping to do so properly. Through my readings I've decided to upgrade to the following:
High Pressure clamps
ptfe gaskets
viton gasket w/mesh
terp extractors pre-fabbed lid
Is there anything else that I'm leaving out that may need to be upgraded along with the above adjustments?

I know I am going to be doing single pound runs fairly quickly in this thing. That being said, would I be better off to just buy a 6x12 collection spool now in anticipation of the future? Peoples thoughts on the shatter platter attachment, is it a worthy investment? Hoping to hit glacier tanks in vancouver tomorrow :bigjoint:
 
Fadedawg

Fadedawg

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A Mk III is too small for efficient 1 lb runs. It sings at 150 grams and tolerates 225 gram columns.

You can add deeper collection tanks, but it is surface area, not volume, that comes into play with recovery speed, so it makes it slow.

I would suggest a Mk IV or V base for one pound runs.

I would also suggest plumbing it biflow for greatest versatility and efficiency.

Shatter platters make cleanup easier and you are less likely to gouge a gasket if you scrape.
 
rekoj0916

rekoj0916

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Fadedawg said:
A Mko small for efficient 1 lb runs. It sings at 150 grams and tolerates 225 gram columns.

You can add deeper collection tanks, but it is surface area, not volume, that comes into play with recovery speed, so it makes it slow.

I would suggest a Mk IV or V base for one pound runs.

I would also suggest plumbing it biflow for greatest versatility and efficiency.

Shatter platters make cleanup easier and you are less likely to gouge a gasket if you scrape.
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Thank you very much!
I'll go with a 10x12 collection vessel. Is this the correct lid?
http://m.glaciertanks.com/product.cgi?group=5539&product=5726

Are there any adjustments to my parts list with this? Other than adjustments to 10" clamp and end cap sizes? Many thanks! Headed to Portland as is.
 
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