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GuyBFF · 07-16-2001, 11:48 PM

Definately do 1/2" now while the cost is virtualy the same. Centrifugal pumps are poor with restrictions, and 1/2" can flow twice what a 3/8" system can.

Maybe consider upgrading the pump to a Eheim 1250. Surface area is definately key, but flow rate makes a huge difference also. This unit is twice the 1048 and still nearly silent. Only consideration is you'll need a 1/2" to 5/8" barb conversion for the intake.

Also consider the D-Tek Cooler Core. If your not up to soldering barbs on a heater core, then this one is just like the Big Momma at 42.99 and comes with 1/2" barbs. It appears to look the same (although painted silver).

07-16-2001, 11:48 PM	#4
GuyBFF Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA Posts: 242	Definately do 1/2" now while the cost is virtualy the same. Centrifugal pumps are poor with restrictions, and 1/2" can flow twice what a 3/8" system can. Maybe consider upgrading the pump to a Eheim 1250. Surface area is definately key, but flow rate makes a huge difference also. This unit is twice the 1048 and still nearly silent. Only consideration is you'll need a 1/2" to 5/8" barb conversion for the intake. Also consider the D-Tek Cooler Core. If your not up to soldering barbs on a heater core, then this one is just like the Big Momma at 42.99 and comes with 1/2" barbs. It appears to look the same (although painted silver). __________________ A7V8X Danger Den Maze II Danner Mag Drive 350 Heater Core Style Rad Thunderbird 1400 (Soon Barton) 512mb PC2700 CL2 Promise SX4000 Raid 5 w/256mb PC133 Cache 4x40gb Western Digital 7200hdd Plus More...