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RoboTech · 03-09-2004, 07:08 AM

Hi kristos,

Welcome to ProCooling...

I generally select a pump based on the waterblock (and other water-cooling system components) I plan to use. Head pressure is what drives flow. Too low a head pressure and you may not get the flow you want, especially if using a restrictive waterblock design (some microchannel and/or jet impingement blocks). Selecting a pump with uber head pressure may be overkill and dump excess heat into the water and increase the chance for leaks.

You might look at both Eheim and Hydor pumps, especially since you are in Europe. The Eheim 1250 and 1048 are very popular as is the Hydor L30. I recently reviewed the L30, which you might find helpful.

Good luck with your project!

03-09-2004, 07:08 AM	#14
RoboTech Cooling Savant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 229	Hi kristos, Welcome to ProCooling... I generally select a pump based on the waterblock (and other water-cooling system components) I plan to use. Head pressure is what drives flow. Too low a head pressure and you may not get the flow you want, especially if using a restrictive waterblock design (some microchannel and/or jet impingement blocks). Selecting a pump with uber head pressure may be overkill and dump excess heat into the water and increase the chance for leaks. You might look at both Eheim and Hydor pumps, especially since you are in Europe. The Eheim 1250 and 1048 are very popular as is the Hydor L30. I recently reviewed the L30, which you might find helpful. Good luck with your project!