Hosing and Pump - Overclock.net

hen3rz · 04-11-06

Hi all,

I'm currently getting parts together for my watercoolling project and I'm having trouble deciding on a few things. For a pump i have chosen this:

http://www.rockaroundtheblock.com.au...pID=284&cID=10

The only problem i can see with tis pump is that its quite beasty and it will be a tight fit in my case.

Also for hosing i was thinking standard 1/2" hosing? I realise that the pump fittings are bigger then this so ill have to boil the end of the tube to fit it over but i dont really see this as much of a problem. Alo i was just wondering what size tubing you guys used 3/8", 1/2", 3/4"??????

*soloz2* · 04-11-06

that looks verry similar to an Eheim pump.

I believe the most common sizes are 3/8" or 1/2" ID, with 1/2" giving the better performance

tuchan · 04-11-06

That is a 3000 LPH pump and is overkill!! I am using a 1600LPH pump and that is overkill. You don't need anything that heavy duty as the flow is reduced greatly because of the block resistence. You realise that that is a sumersible and needs to sit in a tub of liquid covering the entire pump.(although it says suitable for inline use--what does that mean?) I use a sumersible and have had no issues and it is a cheap way out of getting lots of "head" on a budget.

As for hosing you can use standard garden hose if you wish with that size of a pump and can even go all out and have a plant inside with some fish also if ya keen !!! LOL

What about this one mate, a little cheaper and still plenty of head.
http://www.rockaroundtheblock.com.au...?pID=43&cID=10

Go down to your local hardware store or Bunnings and have a look around, my Bunnings has heaps of pumps for reasonable prices, the online prices are also good.

gorgon2k · 04-12-06

that guy looks pretty darn loud! id deffenetly agree its overkill... id go for something specifically for watercooling setups

**pjlietz** · 04-12-06

I'd go with a DD D-5 or the the MCP-655, they are basically the same thing, just a different label on them. They have the same or slightly better head as the one your looking at. Also they run off your psu and are very quiet.

hen3rz · 04-12-06

Wow thanks for the mass of replys.

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That is a 3000 LPH pump and is overkill!! I am using a 1600LPH pump and that is overkill. You don't need anything that heavy duty as the flow is reduced greatly because of the block resistence. You realise that that is a sumersible and needs to sit in a tub of liquid covering the entire pump.(although it says suitable for inline use--what does that mean?) I use a sumersible and have had no issues and it is a cheap way out of getting lots of "head" on a budget.

Hehehe I'm glad i asked as i wasnt sure what pump specs where suitable for water coolling. also that pump can be converted to an inline pump.

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What about this one mate, a little cheaper and still plenty of head.
http://www.rockaroundtheblock.com.au...?pID=43&cID=10

The only problem with this pump is that it is submersable which im not too keen on as i can see myself knocking over the resovoir its sitting in and spill water everywhere.

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that guy looks pretty darn loud! id deffenetly agree its overkill... id go for something specifically for watercooling setups

Well if i go for a water feature pump i save alot more money and in most cases get alot better performance.

I think i will keep looking for something with a little less grunt. Once i find one ill post it here. Thanks again fort the replys.

Also just for the record. What are suitable Lph and Head specs for a water coolling pump?

*soloz2* · 04-12-06

most high end pumps are about 1200l/h pumps.
some popular pumps for wc are:
Via Aqua 1300 (you may want to look at the 2300 for your setup)
Eheim 1250
Hydor L35 (what I'm getting)
or DC pumps:
Danger Den D5 or the equivalent Swiftech 655, or Lang D5

xie67 · 04-12-06

Hey mate.

You can try chilled pc ..here..for pumps, they are up in Redcliffe.

hen3rz · 04-12-06

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Hey mate.

You can try chilled pc ..here..for pumps, they are up in Redcliffe.

Uhh thank you. I Love finding new comp stores in my area. Cheers.

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most high end pumps are about 1200l/h pumps.
some popular pumps for wc are:
Via Aqua 1300 (you may want to look at the 2300 for your setup)
Eheim 1250
Hydor L35 (what I'm getting)
or DC pumps:
Danger Den D5 or the equivalent Swiftech 655, or Lang D5

You wouldn't happen to know what a good head size is would you?

*soloz2* · 04-12-06

umm... prob a couple meters (I believe most of the higher end pumps have about a 5-7foot head)

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