Does it matter where I put the in and out tubes on the pump?

[Alcsi69]

Hey guys!

I'm building my benching rig, and I have a little concern about the custom loop's pump.
So I have an Alphacool VPP655 pump, with an Alphacool top. On the top side of the top, there's the IN and OUT threads. On one of the side sections of the top, there are 2 additional threads, one connects to the IN thread and the other connects to the OUt thread on the topside. Can I use those threads on the side of the top?

Here is the top side of the top, with the IN and OUT:


And here are the 2 side threads:

 

[EarthDog]

I'm not sure offhand...what does the manual say about that block/top?

 

[Alcsi69]

I'm not sure offhand...what does the manual say about that block/top?

I got it second hand, so I don't have a manual. :/
My other concern is that the pump and the reservoir are about at the same level next to each other. Is that a problem and should I try to somehow put the reservoir above the pump?

 

[EarthDog]

It's not online?

 

[pgdeaner]

If you can post more pictures that show how the acrylic is milled it would help. There will be 2 that are input and 2 that are output if it's like other tops.

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It sort of looks like this one. https://www.att-distribution.com/bi...ylic-top-s-mod-kit-v2-white.html#.XQEF3lxKguU

 

[Alcsi69]

If you can post more pictures that show how the acrylic is milled it would help. There will be 2 that are input and 2 that are output if it's like other tops.

- - - Auto-Merged Double Post - - -

It sort of looks like this one. https://www.att-distribution.com/bi...ylic-top-s-mod-kit-v2-white.html#.XQEF3lxKguU

Yeah, so the ones that are connected (it's very apparent which are connected) should be the same (IN or OUT) right?
Also what about the reservoir and pump next to each other? Should I try to put the res above the pump somehow?

 

[Blaylock]

Yes, the reservoir should always feed the pump. Gravity assisted is best.

 

[InsertNameHere]

The inlets feed the middle of the pump. The outlets flow from the edges of the pump.

 

[pgdeaner]

Yes, the reservoir should always feed the pump. Gravity assisted is best.

I've mounted pumps and reservoirs in all kinds of positions, but the general guide is that the top of the fluid in the reservoir must be above the level of the intake on the pump.

The reason for this is that you never want your pumps to run dry (because they are not designed to run dry) or suck air while they are running. Sucking air can cause cavitation which can damage the pumps over time.

 

[Blaylock]

Correct. {Blaylock filter enabled}

 

[Alcsi69]

I'm finished I think.
It's a little ghetto but whatever. I didn't really want to fix the radiator to the case, but it's more compact this way. When I want to do ice + windwasher in a bucket, I just pull out the 2 tubes from the radiator and put them in the tube, of course after I drained the loop. (at least I hope it will work well)