Reservoir/pump combo

johnw84 · 17 Apr 2016 at 21:15

Hi guys. I'm looking into building my first water loop. I think I've got most of the key ideas down but the reservoir/pump combo is lost on me.

I'm looking to buy separately as I want a large reservoir. Will any pump fit any reservoir? I'm thinking not but can't find much on how to attach the pump to the reservoir.

Any help appreciated!

David230 · 17 Apr 2016 at 21:38

I bought the 140 version of this then decided I wanted a larger reservoir so purchased a 250 (204mm) res tube seperately which can be screwed onto the ek-xres.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...0-ddc-3.2-pwm-elite-incl.-pump-wc-907-ek.html

johnw84 · 17 Apr 2016 at 21:44

David230 said:
I bought the 140 version of this then decided I wanted a larger reservoir so purchased a 250 (204mm) res tube seperately which can be screwed onto the ek-xres.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...0-ddc-3.2-pwm-elite-incl.-pump-wc-907-ek.html

Thanks, but if possible id rather buy separately. I'm looking at a 30 cm plus res.

I was hoping I could just buy a reservoir and a pump and they would fit together, but I'm not sure that's quite the way it works and don't want to buy the wrong kit.

Carbon Copied · 17 Apr 2016 at 22:14

If you want them separate you'll have to make sure that the reservoir is priming the pump via it's inlet - you can have as big or as small a res as you please as the tubing will go from res to pump inlet. The res above the pump would ensure that the pump is primed with the aid of mavity (you obviously need to ensure that the tubing is routed accordingly). Combination units ensure that the pump is primed regardless of mounting location due to the all in one nature.

Normally most will fit an after market pump top to either a ddc or laing d5 variant (most common pumps out there before you start getting into eheim etc.); however the d5 does come in a stock fomat with an inlet/outlet fitting.

johnw84 · 17 Apr 2016 at 22:35

Carbon Copied said:
If you want them separate you'll have to make sure that the reservoir is priming the pump via it's inlet - you can have as big or as small a res as you please as the tubing will go from res to pump inlet. The res above the pump would ensure that the pump is primed with the aid of mavity (you obviously need to ensure that the tubing is routed accordingly). Combination units ensure that the pump is primed regardless of mounting location due to the all in one nature.

Normally most will fit an after market pump top to either a ddc or laing d5 variant (most common pumps out there before you start getting into eheim etc.); however the d5 does come in a stock fomat with an inlet/outlet fitting.

Thanks for that. I'm wanting the look of an all in one and don't want the reservoir separate from the pump . I was hoping to buy a d5 pump thar would simply attach directly to areservoir without the need of a tube in between.

Maybe an all in one would be the best option while I wrap my head around the rest!

Carbon Copied · 17 Apr 2016 at 23:50

johnw84 said:
Thanks for that. I'm wanting the look of an all in one and don't want the reservoir separate from the pump . I was hoping to buy a d5 pump thar would simply attach directly to areservoir without the need of a tube in between.

Maybe an all in one would be the best option while I wrap my head around the rest!

(Slightly confused now as you said you wanted to buy separately in the OP)

Depends - you could mount a 300mm vertically then a simple 90 degree fitting on the bottom could go to the pump/top, it would still prime ok; would give it an all in one look I guess. I assume the large reservoir is just for looks more than anything?

Might want to draw out your plans for your loop rather than us shooting in the dark.

D1craig · 18 Apr 2016 at 06:53

He just wants the "look" of an all in one pump reservoir combo because they don't come in the size he wants. So can he make it himself with the correct parts?

Carbon Copied · 18 Apr 2016 at 08:17

Am with you now; should be able to if going with something like the aquacomputer aqualis and pump base (270mm glass reservoir) - not sure on other brands

johnw84 · 18 Apr 2016 at 12:09

D1craig said:
He just wants the "look" of an all in one pump reservoir combo because they don't come in the size he wants. So can he make it himself with the correct parts?

Exactly this. I'm only going to be cooling the cpu for the moment as I'm going with flexible tubing for my first build for ease.

Down the line I'm planning on trying an acrylic build but I'm in no rush just now.

I'll have a look into the aqualis system. The xspc photon 270 looks reasonable too.