maxi-jet 1200 pump questions

[Max Payneguin]

Well, this is my first post on the forum. But anyways, I'm looking to get a maxi-jet 1200 pump for my system based on their size, reliability and price. I know AMDguy and Bender have had experience with them, so I hope I can get an answer. What size fittings are on the maxi-jet 1200? Are they 3/8", 1/2" or another easily convertable ID (I will be using 1/2" inline)? Thanks guys, I need a small pump!

 

[Thelemac]

I don't really know anything about the Maxi-Jets. I just wanted to welcome you to the forums!

Enjoy your stay!

 

[rugby]

The fitting is 1/2". If you make your own 4x4x4 reservoir, get the 3/8"barb with the 1/2" base and about 1" of 1/2" ID (Interior Diameter) vinyl tubing will fit perfectly between the barb and the pump. I just built one yesterday and it really cools nicely.

 

[Max Payneguin]

Wow, I didn't expect it to be 1/2", that's perfect! At the procooling.com forum, one guy said he's had a maxi-jet running for 8 years and it's still going, lol!

(Thanks for the welcome, too.)

 

[Bender]

Welcome to O/C.com Max Payneguin.

The Maxi-Jet 1200 uses a 3/8 hose for output and a 5/8 hose for input. If you are using a reservoir all you need to use is the 3/8 out which is what most water cooling systems use. There is no reason the Maxi-Jet shouldn't last 8 years since it has only 1 moving part; the impeller/magnet.

 

[rugby]

It has a 3/8 opening? Hmmm...I put a 1/2 vinyl tube on it with a clamp and it fits beautifully. Oh well, I needed the 1/2 for the other side of the barb so I guess to each their own. This pump really rocks for the price. My load temps are now what my idle were with the rio 180.

 

[Bender]

That was 3/8 id and 5/8 id tubing so your 1/2 could be od.

 

[rugby]

My tubing was 1/2 id. Now I'm curious as to if it fits well enough. hmmm....

 

[Bender]

Is the 1/2 on the out or in? If it isn't leaking I wouldn't touch it. A 1/2 out might be ok if you have a hose clamp,

 

[rugby]

It's on the out. I'm not touching it and it's a nice metal hoseclamp, not one of those little plastic ones. It works, I'm leaving it alone.

 

[Max Payneguin]

Ok, the fittings seem to be a nice standard size. Does anybody know where to get barb converters? The local Home Depot and Lowes don't seem to have any.