Ice block machine

[coolcurrent4u]

Hello guys,

Am trying to make an ice block making machine, but don't know how to start.
i got this article from howstuffworks

HowStuffWorks "How Icemakers Work"

now the question is. i would like some suggestions on how to start e.g reference website, where i can get materials online or buy etc

Any ideas?

[wossname]

I believe Bill Gates has the patent on that idea. Along with breathing, ones, zeroes and protons.

[Shaggy Hiker]

Junk yards.

Seriously. Why re-invent the wheel when you might be able to find some used appliance store that can sell you a whole working model for a couple bucks. The power demands won't be all that steep, and are probably printed on the device.

[coolcurrent4u]

Am an engineering/Physics graduate, and have been called upon to do it for a company, i was actually given specifications.

Can you pleas point me on where to start?

[honeybee]

Firstly, if you have decided to try building it yourself, which one are you going to build?

Secondly, here's a page that lists down various parts required for a type of ice maker (followed the FAQ Icemaker link on the last page of the HowStuffWorks section).

http://www.howstuffworks.com/framed....m/0088_1_4.asp


This page shows a basic icemaker diagram.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/framed....m/0088_1_4.asp

Oddly it resembles a PC cabinet. So if you have a used cabinet lying around at home, that would be a good starting point.

As an additional food for your thoughts, why not use an old PC cabinet for hosting this icemaker, and use the CD tray mechanism to eject the ice cubes out?

To make it more challenging you could attach a screen to it which shows the progress of the ice-making operation.

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[coolcurrent4u]

Thanks for the information
but am planing to build a fridge size ice blok make.
i need site where i can get good information on d matter. things like compressor, acumulator, condeser, magnetic solenoid, water pump etc.
I appreciate you help. but any more help will be most welcomed

thanks