RIO Pump?

Synth · 07-30-2001, 04:32 PM

Specs for the RIO800 pump state 1/2" OD. Is this for both input and output connectors?

mkosem · 07-30-2001, 11:47 PM

they are submersables!

--MAtt

GuyBFF · 07-31-2001, 04:38 AM

I have no idea about the RIO's inlet's and outlet's, but all you need to know is they are very unreliable (they tend to quit without notice) and are submersible (which means you will need to mount the pump in the resevoir, which will heat the water).

Spend a little extra and get at least a Mag-Drive 250 or 350. I saw a post with a new discount coupon for $10.00 of a purchase of $30.00 or more (making these almost as cheap as the RIO) at www.PetSmart.Com.

Trust me, don't go cheap (I saved a little money buying cheap hose, then bought good hose later, and a new processor

)

nportelli · 07-31-2001, 03:09 PM

Yes Rios suck. they just quit with no warning. Maxi jets are good and cheap but the highest rate is 298 gph. If you don't mind size(actually the Ehiem's are big) get a SEN. It may be way too powerful(700gph) but it has 3/4" fittings. And I thought they were makeing a smaller one. Mine has been running for over a year non-stop with out any problems

Synth · 07-31-2001, 08:03 PM

Thanks for the advice people.
Just wish I had checked here before I ordered the rio800

Im going to get a Danner pump now.

About submersible vs inline, the reason I considered it was the fact that I wouldnt have to worry about "bleeding" the system...plus, how much heat could it possibly add anyway compared to a 150W+ genearting processor? I could probably just add another small radiator JUST to remove what little heat the pump induces.

Memphis · 07-31-2001, 10:06 PM

Don't stress. Mines been running for 7 months no worries. If you have the money for a new pump - buy it! Otherwise, use it in a reservoir. As for heating the water up, there is a very, very simple solution. Have it after the water block!

Cheers

Synth · 08-01-2001, 09:03 PM

Great idea. I already sprang for the new pump though. I have a friend who says he'll use in it in his aquarium, so no big thing.

07-30-2001, 04:32 PM	#1
Synth Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 5	RIO Pump? Specs for the RIO800 pump state 1/2" OD. Is this for both input and output connectors?

07-30-2001, 11:47 PM	#2
mkosem Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2001 Location: here Posts: 494	they are submersables! --MAtt __________________ If you can't cool it, blow it up!! http://www.mattkosem.com

07-31-2001, 04:38 AM	#3
GuyBFF Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA Posts: 242	I have no idea about the RIO's inlet's and outlet's, but all you need to know is they are very unreliable (they tend to quit without notice) and are submersible (which means you will need to mount the pump in the resevoir, which will heat the water). Spend a little extra and get at least a Mag-Drive 250 or 350. I saw a post with a new discount coupon for $10.00 of a purchase of $30.00 or more (making these almost as cheap as the RIO) at www.PetSmart.Com. Trust me, don't go cheap (I saved a little money buying cheap hose, then bought good hose later, and a new processor ) __________________ 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...

07-31-2001, 10:06 PM	#6
Memphis Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 45	Don't stress. Mines been running for 7 months no worries. If you have the money for a new pump - buy it! Otherwise, use it in a reservoir. As for heating the water up, there is a very, very simple solution. Have it after the water block! Cheers __________________ My first computer:http://www.overclockers.com.au/pcdb/...phis&page=pics My second computer: 1.2 GHz AXIA, MSI K7T Turbo LE, 256 MB Kingmax PC150 RAM Gigabyte 32 MB GeForce IIMX, 10/100 NIC, Quantum 40GB 7200rpm ATA100 HDD KDS 19", Creative 12x DVD, CD Writer, Dual boot Win98 SE/Linux Red Hat 7.1 Email me: atrewin@hotmail.com

07-31-2001, 03:09 PM	#4
nportelli Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 26	Yes Rios suck. they just quit with no warning. Maxi jets are good and cheap but the highest rate is 298 gph. If you don't mind size(actually the Ehiem's are big) get a SEN. It may be way too powerful(700gph) but it has 3/4" fittings. And I thought they were makeing a smaller one. Mine has been running for over a year non-stop with out any problems

07-31-2001, 08:03 PM	#5
Synth Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 5	Thanks for the advice people. Just wish I had checked here before I ordered the rio800 Im going to get a Danner pump now. About submersible vs inline, the reason I considered it was the fact that I wouldnt have to worry about "bleeding" the system...plus, how much heat could it possibly add anyway compared to a 150W+ genearting processor? I could probably just add another small radiator JUST to remove what little heat the pump induces.

08-01-2001, 09:03 PM	#7
Synth Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 5	Great idea. I already sprang for the new pump though. I have a friend who says he'll use in it in his aquarium, so no big thing.

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