Looking for quiet pump

[Carceron]

This is probably a loaded question.

What is the quietest (if thats a word) pump, that can still handle high gpm?
I'm building a watercooling rig for it's noise properties not cooling. The pump will be outside the case in a different box. So the water lines will be long.

Thanks for any help.

Oh and if the pump costs more than $100 , thats fine.

[The Overclocker]

the best pump avalable is the ehiem range, they are all good and garenteed for 2 years, don't settle for anything else

[ButcherUK]

Buy an eheim, stick it on a piece of foam, virtuall silent, good flow, reliable (2 year warranty).

[Warlord2]

yup a eheim would be perfect for you

[muddocktor]

I agree 100% on Eheim. I've been using their products(cannister filters) in my fish tanks for 6 years, no problems and totally silent.

[TruckChase!]

Yah, enheim... earlier I had posted that petsmart carried these "topfin" pumps for cheap, but I just found out why they're cheap. I hooked up their "280GPH" pump and tested the output. Through my cooling system (1-12 pass radiator, 2 waterblocks) it is pumping in the area of 18(!?!?) GPH. To top it off, it's loud. Ugh. Oh well, it was only 20bux.

Ordering an Enheim tonight.

[TruckChase!]

Actually, on that note, does anyone know where to get the best price on the Enheim line?

[Hoot]

Danger Den has the 1048 at a competitive price. That's where I got mine from. Quiet and effective. I take all GPH claims, including Eheims with a grain of salt. All I know is it does the job for my situation.

73, Hoot

[Carceron]

Thanks for the info guys. I'm definetly going to get one of the eheim pumps.
I think I'm going to get a costum configured kit from danger den. Don't have the time as I used to to piece together a system.
One quiestion. What are the advantages or disatvantages with going with 1/2" tubbing over 3/8"?

[TruckChase!]

Originally posted by Carceron
One quiestion. What are the advantages or disatvantages with going with 1/2" tubbing over 3/8"?

1/2" tubing=less flow restriction, which is always good. If you're starting from scratch definately go with 1/2".

I have a quick question... Danger Den is out of Eheims until 1/4/02.. anyone know anywhere else to get them? (good price)

[Hoot]

Pet Warehouse http://www.petwarehouse.com
has the 1048 for $45.23. That's a good price. Always go with a 1/2" system if you have the choice. Remember though, if any of the water components in the system is only 3/8", it negates the fact that the rest of the components are 1/2". The Eheim 1046 and 1048 have at least on port that is only 3/8", so you may as well go 3/8" throughout. Believe me, on my system, the fact that everything is 3/8" instead of 1/2" hasn't had a detrimental effect on the cooling effectiveness. I ordered a custom rig from D.D. including the 1048, maze-2, Radiator, 4oz. Water Wetter and nice silicon hose, all 3/8" fittings. One stop shopping. The only disappointment was it took 3 weeks to get the order. I really wanted to get one of those Spir@l Water Blocks, but the people selling them could not keep up with demand and I didn't fancy being # 50 in line for one.

Good Luck
Hoot

[TruckChase!]

Thanks for the ordering 411 man.

Edit:

Ugh, they're out of them too... expected arrival date 1/22. I found one place that had them locally, but they want $100 for the 1250. Grrr.....