Just setup my brand spanking new CSP 750 Mark II from Bigfoot as well. After priming the pump I let her rip. It's operation was smooth, quiet and hassle free. I didn't see the issues that ferdb saw, guess it's just luck of the draw. Roughly same setup as ferdb as well, Swiftech MCW6000 waterblock, Thermaltake Aquarius II radiator, custom Nalgene reservoir, 3/8" tubing, CSP750, all on distilled water. On an AMD XP2000+ running stock I get a constant 28-29C (83-84F). A couple degrees cooler than my last pump (a noisy Thermaltake Aquarius II).
My question is: Is there any distilled water additive besides FluidXP that we can use to help prevent corrosion and algae? I've been hearing plenty of talk about Valvoline Zerex Racing Coolant over at OverClock UK forums (
http://www.over-clock.com) about this additive. I dug up a data sheet on Zerex Racing Coolant, and it can be found at: http://www.valvoline-technology.com/data/valv/prodinfo.nsf/0/85256AE300727D2B85256CB60056BC36/$file/VR+Super+Coolant.pdf
I seen in previous posts and in the CSP manual that Water Wetter, Purple Ice and clones are big no-no's. Any ideas if this one is kosher?
Picture is of my setup during testing for leaks and proper pumping. For connectors I'm using 3/8" x 1/4" PolyPro NPFT Male Connectors with a little teflon tape on the screws. Great design on these little guys, easy to connect and easy to detach.
So far this pump is great Dan, thanks. Also thanks to all for participating in this thread, lots of good info.