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Unread 05-24-2002, 08:00 AM   #1
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Default Relay????

I got my 120v pump, but I need to use a relay so it turns on with the computer...

Anyone do this? Or have a link?

And is there a way I can delay the relay, so the pump turns off a minute after the computer shuts off, to kep the cpu from getting hotter???
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Unread 05-24-2002, 08:49 AM   #2
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Here's the thing about that... You can get a relay from radio shack or even an automotive shop and wire it to your 12v psu line. But, im assuming you got a mag drive pump of some sort. These pumps arent designed to be turned on and turned off. It is much better on the pump if you just leave it on 24/7 like it would be in a fish pond setup. Like it was designed.
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Unread 05-24-2002, 10:39 AM   #3
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The waterblock and water inside it have more than enough cooling capacity to handle the residual heat as the system is turned off. No need to add more complexity to the system. For relays, check ebay for solid state relays, or look in the FS/FT forum. They are simpler and have no moving parts to worry about.

I also am of the "leave the pump running" opinion btw
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The waterblock and water inside it have more than enough cooling capacity to handle the residual heat as the system is turned off. No need to add more complexity to the system. For relays, check ebay for solid state relays, or look in the FS/FT forum. They are simpler and have no moving parts to worry about.

I also am of the "leave the pump running" opinion btw
Ok, I was jsut wondering because the pump is VERY VERY loud, So im going to have it shut it off sometimes... Acctually, Ill make a box to keep it quite

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Unread 05-24-2002, 01:15 PM   #5
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I have seen a couple of sites that has them for sale, one is Here Look under their watercooling section (its like the third page in), the other is Here .

Hope that helps.
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So, would turning the pump on and off every once in a while really hurt the pump that much? I am pretty much planning on leaving my pump off overnight, but probably on all day regardless of if the computer is on or not...
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do0d, ya gotta check out PC's articles LOL! pH wrote up a pump wiring guide bro, heres the link
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hehe yeah, just see pH's guide on it
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hehe yeah, just see pH's guide on it
Ive seen that guide already.
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