Opinions please.

talcum · 05-13-2007, 05:40 AM

I'm putting together a water cooled system from a bunch of spare parts and I have the option of using either a CSP Mag2, a Hydor L30 or an Iwaki MD10 as my pump. I'd rather use the Mag since it's 12 volts and I don't need to put in a separate 110 card/cord for it, but in testing it has threads so far out of plumb, it's hard to believe they were done on a CNC machine (these come from Canada right? Canadian convicts making Mag2's on a chain gang?) and it hums a lot louder than Dave seemed to ever suggest a Mag2 should. Plus it's never been run for any length of time, so I'm concerned it will die in a few months if I do use it.

The Iwaki isn't the best for heat load and the Hydor has always had issues with sealing. Any strong opinions folks?

jaydee · 05-13-2007, 08:30 AM

The Iwaki MD10 is probably your best bet for reliability followed by the Hydor L30. Scrap the CSP mag2. Not worth it's weight in aluminum.

05-13-2007, 05:40 AM	#1
talcum Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Madison Posts: 99	Opinions please. I'm putting together a water cooled system from a bunch of spare parts and I have the option of using either a CSP Mag2, a Hydor L30 or an Iwaki MD10 as my pump. I'd rather use the Mag since it's 12 volts and I don't need to put in a separate 110 card/cord for it, but in testing it has threads so far out of plumb, it's hard to believe they were done on a CNC machine (these come from Canada right? Canadian convicts making Mag2's on a chain gang?) and it hums a lot louder than Dave seemed to ever suggest a Mag2 should. Plus it's never been run for any length of time, so I'm concerned it will die in a few months if I do use it. The Iwaki isn't the best for heat load and the Hydor has always had issues with sealing. Any strong opinions folks? __________________ "Diamond is cool stuff....."

05-13-2007, 08:30 AM	#2
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	Re: Opinions please. The Iwaki MD10 is probably your best bet for reliability followed by the Hydor L30. Scrap the CSP mag2. Not worth it's weight in aluminum.

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