Relay????

Cieprus · 05-24-2002, 08:00 AM

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???

MeltMan · 05-24-2002, 08:49 AM

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.

pHaestus · 05-24-2002, 10:39 AM

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

Cieprus · 05-24-2002, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pHaestus
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

Thanks!

Powerhouse · 05-24-2002, 01:15 PM

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.

Lord Twilight · 05-24-2002, 01:55 PM

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...

Cyco-Dude · 05-24-2002, 03:51 PM

do0d, ya gotta check out PC's articles LOL! pH wrote up a pump wiring guide bro, heres the link

Brad · 05-24-2002, 04:25 PM

hehe yeah, just see pH's guide on it

Cieprus · 05-24-2002, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brad
hehe yeah, just see pH's guide on it

Ive seen that guide already.

05-24-2002, 08:00 AM	#1
Cieprus Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ~America~ Posts: 180	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???

05-24-2002, 08:49 AM	#2
MeltMan Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: KS Posts: 374	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. __________________ MeltMan Lurker Supreme!

05-24-2002, 01:55 PM	#6
Lord Twilight Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 47	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... __________________ I've come to suck the fun out of the night.

05-24-2002, 04:25 PM	#8
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	hehe yeah, just see pH's guide on it __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

05-24-2002, 10:39 AM	#3
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	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

05-24-2002, 01:15 PM	#5
Powerhouse Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 25	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.

05-24-2002, 03:51 PM	#7
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	do0d, ya gotta check out PC's articles LOL! pH wrote up a pump wiring guide bro, heres the link

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