Leave the pump on 24/7?

[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-

 

[SOShootME]

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]

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]

24/7 here, even when I turn the pc off for those couple of minutes a year

 

[Muku]

ignore this one...

 

[NinjaZX6R]

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]

24/7 no doubt about it.

 

[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..

 

[Soja]

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:

The constantly turning on/off using relays and such, cause the unit to wear out quicker.

 

[Robbie]

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]

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 with credit for the inspiration given to NinjaZX6R.

 

[D $hady]

Re: Re: Leave the pump on 24/7?

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.

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

*gasp* !

 

[NinjaZX6R]

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]

OMG!!!!! hows that possible you're registered in Dec 2002.

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]

OMG!!!!! hows that possible you're registered in Dec 2002.

I'm reading November on my end....

 

[Diggrr]

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).