Both are excellent reads. Well done and thank you.
That said, would it be possible for some to offer some WCing "Cliff Notes" for the following...
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...every effort should be expended to identify and select components having low flow resistance.
The present emphasis in pump selection on 'flow rate' must shift to an increased awareness of 'head capability'.
There is little point in running a pump at 1/5th its free flow rating because it does not have sufficient pressure capability. Those WCers interested in performance must accept the need to understand - and use - pump P-Q curves to evaluate what will be most effective.
Performance costs money, why would WCing be any different than other 'go fast' activities?
Where the purpose of WCing is to decrease noise, then the criteria for pump selection shifts slightly, but the very same factors will determine the system's performance.
It must be stated again that this kind of testing does not identify a 'winner', although clearly some wbs are inferior in some (or even all) respects as compared to others. It is up to the WCing system designer to identify those wb characteristics of significance, establish their relative importance and to then optimize the tradeoffs and compromises necessary to select complementary components of the WCing system.
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such as, based on the results of the two articles and, the types of components that are widely available to the average enthusiasts, what would be some of the combinations that would adhere to the above guidelines for optimal performance? I've grown tired of reading posts and reviews from those who have no more knowledge than I do but recommend this WB or that pump or this kit or that rad simply because that's what they use or like or are paid to promote. I enjoy reading articles such as the above but still leave with the question "so what specific components should I put together?"
I would be interested in some unbiased suggestions from some of the experts like BillA, myv65, bigben2k, and others for optimizing a WCing system. Such as, if 1/2" system use WB "A" + Pump "B" + rad/hc "C" or if WB "B" is used then Pump "C" + rad/hc "A" should also be desireable. Or, if using a 3/8" system, then WB "C" + Pump "A" + rad/hc "B". These recommendations may also require assumptions such as all components self-contained in a server tower case where the rad/hc is no more than 18" above/below the pump, etc. I realize making these type of recommendations is not just black and white or easy but certainly some of you have opinions on what some of the available components are the most complimentary. Has anyone ever thought of designing some sort of WCing matrix or table that could identify some solid combinations?
I'm still learning all of this and I'm not an engineer. I don't have the resources to effectively determine what tradeoffs are necessary and to determine which components are the most complimentary.
Having said all that, and referencing some of the widely available WC products, what are some complimentary combinations? I realize I'm cheating but I'd like your advice.