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General Liquid/Water Cooling Discussion For discussion about Full Cooling System kits, or general cooling topics. Keep specific cooling items like pumps, radiators, etc... in their specific forums. |
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01-18-2008, 01:42 AM | #1 |
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AQX 50Z / MCP rev2 questions
Hi all,
I'm running two of these in series @ 13.8v and have some questions: 1) Is it safe to take the front housing off to clean / inspect them? 2) I understand they are mag-drive, so should they be on 24/7 rather than switching on and off with the PC? 3) Are replacement parts (like a new impeller) available and if so, is there a rule of thumb with maintenance (i.e. every 10,000 miles ) Many thanks! |
01-18-2008, 07:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: AQX 50Z / MCP rev2 questions
you should be safe taking them apart but i would avoid doing so unless necessary if you do take one apart, be sure to torque the screws as equally as possible (use a torque wrench)
they have a given life span, but i wouldn't cycle them more than once a day (on in the morning, off at night) of course i cycle my pump and pc about once a month... not sure on replacement parts but mag drive is maintenance free be sure to leak test... |
01-20-2008, 04:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: AQX 50Z / MCP rev2 questions
Thanks.
One other question: When running them in series, how much distance should I have between them? I currently have them connected with a very short piece of tubing such that the barbs are touching. Would it be better / worse to have a longer piece of tubing connecting them? |
01-20-2008, 05:56 AM | #4 |
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Re: AQX 50Z / MCP rev2 questions
The turbulence from the first pump can't be a good thing. If you have a Res, putting that in between would be a safe bet.
It's nit picking, I think, but you could put a 2" "stilling well" (made from PVC tubing) between the pumps.
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01-20-2008, 02:09 PM | #5 |
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Re: AQX 50Z / MCP rev2 questions
there are a few pictures of dual and even triple pump rigs in the system gallery
check these 2 out as well: 1 and 2 |
01-21-2008, 12:24 AM | #6 | |
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Re: AQX 50Z / MCP rev2 questions
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I've already made a res / air-bleed system from 40mm PVC tubing, so a stilling well sounds just the ticket. |
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