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NinjaZX6R
12-19-03, 06:16 PM
OK, one last question before the water cooling begins. When I get the pump, should I invest in one of those relays, or should I leave it on all the time? I read somewhere that these pumps were not meant to be switched on and off all the time. Would it be best to leave it on? Makes me somewhat nervous....any thoughts?

-Collin-
SOShootME
12-19-03, 06:20 PM
I have a ViaAqua 1300 and I leave mine on 7/24. It has been running for over 4 months at this point without any problems. I do have it plugged into a UPS along with the PC.
Muku
12-19-03, 07:16 PM
the pumps are designed to be on all the time, as they are commonly used with fish. The constantly turning on/off using relays and such, cause the unit to wear out quicker. Many users run theirs 24/7 and they last years(depending on the quality of the pump of course)
Although wiring in a relay is fun for those(us) soldering lovers. ;)

I personally run mine 24/7
Soja
12-19-03, 07:41 PM
24/7 here, even when I turn the pc off for those couple of minutes a year ;)
Muku
12-19-03, 07:48 PM
ignore this one...
NinjaZX6R
12-19-03, 08:55 PM
Well, that's good to hear. I guess I am just worried about springing a spontaneous leak in the middle of the night and waking up to my computer making a fireworks show. LOL. I guess that settles it! Thanks a bunch guys.

-Collin-
jhl3
12-19-03, 09:14 PM
24/7 no doubt about it.
Westside05
12-19-03, 09:19 PM
i use criticool powerplant..turn it on/off whenever i turn my comp on/off...

I used to run it 24/7 but thats too much ^ in electricity bill..lol

plus I don't worry about w/c wearing out..
Soja
12-19-03, 09:37 PM
Originally posted by Westside05
i use criticool powerplant..turn it on/off whenever i turn my comp on/off...

I used to run it 24/7 but thats too much ^ in electricity bill..lol

plus I don't worry about w/c wearing out..

Actually it'd be the opposite as stated above:

Originally posted by Muku
The constantly turning on/off using relays and such, cause the unit to wear out quicker.
Robbie
12-19-03, 09:39 PM
Originally posted by NinjaZX6R
OK, one last question before the water cooling begins. When I get the pump, should I invest in one of those relays, or should I leave it on all the time? I read somewhere that these pumps were not meant to be switched on and off all the time. Would it be best to leave it on? Makes me somewhat nervous....any thoughts?

-Collin-

Leave it on, and let it FOLD (team 45 :))
Rob
eobard
12-19-03, 11:27 PM
Originally posted by NinjaZX6R
OK, one last question before the water cooling begins. When I get the pump, should I invest in one of those relays, or should I leave it on all the time? I read somewhere that these pumps were not meant to be switched on and off all the time. Would it be best to leave it on? Makes me somewhat nervous....any thoughts?

-Collin-
Good question, worthy of a poll in my opinion. Linky (http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254953) with credit for the inspiration given to NinjaZX6R.
D $hady
12-19-03, 11:42 PM
I leave my pump (Eheim) and computer on 24/7 and haven't had any problems for 6+ months. I think you'd be safe.

Originally posted by Robbie


Leave it on, and let it FOLD (team 45 :))
Rob

*gasp* !

:D
NinjaZX6R
12-20-03, 12:43 AM
Rob....this will probably kill you, and everyone else that reads this...but I have seen this "folding" term all over the forums. What the heck does it mean?!?!?!!?

-Collin-
MameXP
12-20-03, 01:33 AM
OMG!!!!! :eek: hows that possible you're registered in Dec 2002. :p

Its a distributed computing aim for healling disease. Everything you need to know is here :http://www.ocforums.com/vb/vb/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=21

:) :). I actually didnt have my pump on 24/7 but its rite that turning it on/off will wear it out faster.
eobard
12-20-03, 02:03 AM
Originally posted by MameXP
OMG!!!!! :eek: hows that possible you're registered in Dec 2002. :p
I'm reading November on my end....
Diggrr
12-20-03, 07:37 AM
Yeah, you can't see the person's profile while replying to a post, so it must be short-term memory loss due to snow (or lack of alcohol).

I run my pump 24/7 also. I'd made a long post about mechanical relay bounce and a pump rattling when it first turns on (deciding which direction to turn), but that was some time ago.
Anyway, for the life of the pump, and especially if you have one you can't replace easily (cha-ching), leave it on 24/7 (unless it's a 12 volt pump, of course).