I just picked up a deal ( I think ) on ebay for this pump is it worth it?

[Jdeed]

Swiftech MCP35x2 total cost with shipping $74 it's basically never been used and only comes with the pump and cables on the pump.

I don't know if the guy is going to sell it to me for that low of a bid though....we'll see if he ships it.

Also would it be worth it to get separate tops and make two single pumps or just keep it as two in one?

 

[EarthDog]

Its about $200 new...

As far as its use, that depends on your loop.. I would assume its a beefy one buying that pump...

 

[Jdeed]

Its about $200 new...

As far as its use, that depends on your loop.. I would assume its a beefy one buying that pump...

Well I was reading about this pump and it has more head pressure than flow what ever that means....

THE Idea is to run it for now at about 35-40% with the 200x445x48 Radiator I have and then later as I get a block and a New GPU add that and still be able to run it at lower speeds 40-50% so it won't be too loud. Also the Block I have is a little more restrictive than some. Phobya UC-2 LT

 

[EarthDog]

So long as you are at 1-1.5GPM you will be set.

Post some pics!

 

[Jdeed]

So long as you are at 1-1.5GPM you will be set.

Post some pics!

I sure will when it arrives! I was looking up pump tops and I can make two pumps from one for about $60 more.

I was just thinking about how the computer auto shuts down when to hot and if I was to use one pump at a time to get more life from them and have a back up instead of running them both and wearing them both out.

Anyhow we'll see how things go from here and when my package is sent.

Here's the pics I got from the seller the were saved with the name $_122 hmm....

 

[Jdeed]

Unreal.....It took some time and talking, but he sent it and I got it today works great just testing!

 

[GTXJackBauer]

That's a steal. I have the exact setup installed on my reservoir. They come with a high performing top designed for those pumps. Good stuff. Depending how big your loop is, you'll probably run them anywhere from 30%-40% tops. As ED said, 1.0-1.5 GPM is the sweet spot.

 

[caddi daddi]

I have a couple of these pumps, the only issue i have when they quit is scrunge where the wiring is soldered, when they die I pull them apart , clean the scrunge off with a toothbrush and back up and running.
It seems these weep a little.

 

[Jdeed]

What if I were to buy two tops and make 2 normal pumps and just use one at a time?

I'll have to look into what you said about the wires have you tried anything like dielectric grease?

 

[caddi daddi]

why bother, I like to tinker and it's only once a year it happens to one or the other, if it was a critical issue or i was a single computer guy, then yea, GE dielectic it would be.

 

[GTXJackBauer]

What if I were to buy two tops and make 2 normal pumps and just use one at a time?

If you only want to use one and have the other as a back up, these are the single tops for these pumps from the company website.

 

[Jdeed]

If you only want to use one and have the other as a back up, these are the single tops for these pumps from the company website.

thanks I thought about just turning one on and leaving the whole set up together as well.