What do you want to see in a Water Block??? - Page 5

Brad · 01-15-2002, 03:09 PM

what sort of pump is running through it? You may want to test with a big powerful pump, because it mightn't leak with your pump, but with extra pressure, you may have problems

futRtrubL · 01-15-2002, 03:27 PM

Actually for o-rings and gaskets increased pressure seems to help seal. The pressure firmly holds them in place. I do underwater photography and I've only had water (a few drops) enter my camera while snorkelling and not when diving. Many other photographers have noted the same thing.

Edward

jaydee · 01-15-2002, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Brad
what sort of pump is running through it? You may want to test with a big powerful pump, because it mightn't leak with your pump, but with extra pressure, you may have problems

i am using a 170GPH pump and the block is directly hookd to it with about 5" of hose and nothing else so it is getting some pressure. I still don't 100% trust it though as I think it may seep through the material over time. I am going to try and find some rubber sheet type material. I think rubber is the ultimate solutuion.

Brad · 01-15-2002, 04:02 PM

seriously, I'd try to get hold of a more powerful pump. A lot of people run with over 400gph, which may cause leaks.

jaydee · 01-15-2002, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by Brad
seriously, I'd try to get hold of a more powerful pump. A lot of people run with over 400gph, which may cause leaks.

Yeah I got a 500gph pump I will use to test in the future. I need to round up the proper adapters to make it work though. I am slightly concerned about it blowing out the side with higher pressure. I am pretty sure a rubber one will not.

Brad · 01-15-2002, 04:25 PM

well, if it does, at least you have tried with a higher powered pump.

it'd be a pain if you had to take some back when people used high powered pumps with your blocks

jaydee · 01-15-2002, 04:38 PM

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Originally posted by Brad
well, if it does, at least you have tried with a higher powered pump.

it'd be a pain if you had to take some back when people used high powered pumps with your blocks

Yeah no kidding. I am far from actually selling them though. Lot farther behind than I hoped to be but it has been well worth it in learning experiences.

Another thing I am going to do once I get the final design figured out is air pressure test it. that way I will know what kind of PSI it can handle.

01-15-2002, 03:09 PM	#101
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	what sort of pump is running through it? You may want to test with a big powerful pump, because it mightn't leak with your pump, but with extra pressure, you may have problems

01-15-2002, 03:27 PM	#102
futRtrubL Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Posts: 204	Actually for o-rings and gaskets increased pressure seems to help seal. The pressure firmly holds them in place. I do underwater photography and I've only had water (a few drops) enter my camera while snorkelling and not when diving. Many other photographers have noted the same thing. Edward

01-15-2002, 04:02 PM	#104
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	seriously, I'd try to get hold of a more powerful pump. A lot of people run with over 400gph, which may cause leaks.

01-15-2002, 04:25 PM	#106
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	well, if it does, at least you have tried with a higher powered pump. it'd be a pain if you had to take some back when people used high powered pumps with your blocks

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