Anyone tried this?

[Stiffmaister]

Guys i need help. I am building watercooling loop but i am not sure if this will work.

Pump is Ek - DCP 4.0 (12V DC Pump) and reservoir is Alphacool Cape Corp Coolplex Pro 25 LT.

 

 

 

 

 

[Saladin]

Why not mount the res to the pump, use one of the out ports on the res for the loop and one for a drain. much simpler/cleaner.

[VSG]

Agreed, why give the chance, however unlikely, to have the line from res to pumps leak/clog and starve the pump?

[Stiffmaister]

Ok thanks!

[Ghost]

You don't want any solid fittings between a pump (which vibrates) and anything else.

[airdeano]

^^ and less points of failure/leakage

[VSG]

You don't want any solid fittings between a pump (which vibrates) and anything else.

 

I have not really found that to be an issue, I got my reservoir hooked to my pump with 2 rotary male/male fittings and a ball valve in between and it is pretty silent. I have this set up with both D5 and DDC pumps too. Of course, "silent" is subjective but all I can say is that my pump is no louder than my flow meter or the fans I have at idle.

[Ghost]

I have not really found that to be an issue, I got my reservoir hooked to my pump with 2 rotary male/male fittings and a ball valve in between and it is pretty silent. I have this set up with both D5 and DDC pumps too. Of course, "silent" is subjective but all I can say is that my pump is no louder than my flow meter or the fans I have at idle.

The volume is not the issue. The vibration can make the connection loose over time, making it prone to failure.

[VSG]

Good point, that is a possibility.

[Stiffmaister]

I think i'll put just normal compression fittings and hose between it so I can lower the risk of leaks.

 

Thanks for great advices

[asquirrel]

So, this is the same design that PWR style nuclear reactors use. It will work as you intend it to: Help increase head pressure with minimal flow impact. However, as others have said, you'll want to isolate vibrations between the pump and res.

[paulstung]

Plus those male to male fittings don't look like they are rotary, you might run into problems with all the parts lining up correctly, it will be all down to when the threads, start / stop.