05-11-2012, 04:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-11-2012, 04:10 PM by Xud Missile.)
I just had a quick go at seeing the difference in flow between a matrix and open pipes. I have no need for a heater matrix in a car with no windscreen or roof so if I can match the flow of the matrix then maybe I can run without one.
One used but working heater matrix:
![[Image: matrix2.jpg]](http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj495/phnarphnarphnar/XUD%20Mussile/matrix2.jpg)
One pond pump and containers, a length of pipe the same size as connected to the heater matrix:
![[Image: matrix1.jpg]](http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj495/phnarphnarphnar/XUD%20Mussile/matrix1.jpg)
I ran with and without the matrix for the same time. 51 seconds seems odd but I didn't have a stopwatch. I used the workshop CD player and used 2 parts of a song as reference points for starting and stopping the pump
![[Image: matrix3.jpg]](http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj495/phnarphnarphnar/XUD%20Mussile/matrix3.jpg)
End result: the heater matrix has 66% of the flow of an open pipe. This is only from 1 test though, I'll do more to confirm and then try and match the matrix flow by turning a sort of hose joiner with a small internal diameter (which can be drilled out in small increments until it's the same/close enough to the matrix) There may be flaws in this, so please point them out
If i do need to run a matrix it's not the end of the world
One used but working heater matrix:
One pond pump and containers, a length of pipe the same size as connected to the heater matrix:
I ran with and without the matrix for the same time. 51 seconds seems odd but I didn't have a stopwatch. I used the workshop CD player and used 2 parts of a song as reference points for starting and stopping the pump
End result: the heater matrix has 66% of the flow of an open pipe. This is only from 1 test though, I'll do more to confirm and then try and match the matrix flow by turning a sort of hose joiner with a small internal diameter (which can be drilled out in small increments until it's the same/close enough to the matrix) There may be flaws in this, so please point them out
If i do need to run a matrix it's not the end of the world