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    Quote Originally Posted by cropwell View Post
    When I get round to my build, I have acquired a second hand 24v pump, fan and radiator (120mm) and a perspex header tank, so I plan to mount it all directly on the machine. I have some NC 40degC thermal switches, so one of those will go on the spindle.
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    I'd keep it simple. The fan and pump are near silent (the rest state of the steppers is noisier).

    I never cut for long - probably 30 mins max - but there're no thermal issues at 2.2kW.

    Standard car coolant - that's been in there for a few years now.
    Last edited by Doddy; 23-05-2019 at 07:23 AM.
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