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Ripper1
12-20-04, 12:23 AM
Hi, I just purchased this reservoir: http://www.frozencpu.com/ex-res-01.html. I'll lay it out that I am a complete newbie to this and I have yet to set up my system. Basically I use Clearflex 1/2"ID Tubing with my blocks which are the original White Water Rapids CPU block which is 1/2" OD and a Dangerden Maze 4 1/2" OD. Obviously with the specification of that res, I can't use it with my tubing. Is there a way to convert the barbs on that res or do something so I can use it with my tubing or should I just cancel my order? All help is appreciated, thanks.
Ripper1
12-20-04, 12:52 AM
My friend just found this (http://www.cooltechnica.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PolyPro_TT_Reducer&Category_Code=TAF). Would this be a viable solution for my problem? Ok thanks
Yes. Itll work but it will kill the flow some.
Ripper1
12-20-04, 02:16 AM
which size do you recommend getting, any other input from anyone? The converter has 5/8" but the dimensions of the res are 5/16. Will this still work?
Why do you need a res? Filling can be easier, but that's about the only positive about having a res. And putting in a very restrictive one will certainly not help anything!
The little reducer you gave a link to should work fine. If im correct the res is 3/8" so thatll allow you to convert the hose connected to the res to 1/2" and then itll work on your blocks. Another way to do it which is kinda ghetto is just stick the 3/8" tube into the 1/2" tube. If im correct the OD of 3/8" is the same as the ID of 1/2".
If you dont want to deal with possibly getting the wrong thing just go to homedepot with a small piece of each hose and find what you need. Itll be cheaper by the time you pay for shipping etc and youll know it works as well as have it right away.
Perseus
12-21-04, 12:17 AM
Why do you need a res? Filling can be easier, but that's about the only positive about having a res.
Well not the only positive thing. My high-mounted res keeps my loop free of foam and allows me to check the function of my loop with a glance. The added coolant volume SEEMS to buffer temp spikes as well. And lets not forget that it looks cool as well. :) I'm not trying to say that T's are bad, in any way. Only that there are other viable options as well and that all should be considered fairly.
Well, I started out with just using a T, now I'm running a res.
But I'm not happy with it.. My temps got 3c higher, due to the air in the res buffering my pump too much. In a loop with a T, the loop is basicaly sealed. So both "suck" and "blow" from the pump is used.
After adding the res, it seems like only the "blow" is used, so the flow is lower (or in another wording, before adding the res, the pressure on the discharge side added to the effiency of the suction side)
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