Which pump would you recomend?

cypher_138 · 08-09-2003, 07:07 PM

Hi I'm new to posting here and WC'ing.
I've been gathering pieces for an external setup for Rig1 in my sig. So far I have a Cascade, DD Z-Chip and a Pro Core combo rad. The one thing I can't decide on is the pump. A local shop sells Eheim 1250 and Danner #3. I keep seeing mixed reviews on the Danner and a few of my friends say it's a little loud. The wattage is less in the Eheim but so is the flow/head. Could someone here help me figure out which one would be best for my rig? TIA
-Ron

Since87 · 08-09-2003, 07:58 PM

Either would be good.

The Mag3 may leak at the impeller housing without the addition of some goop, and tends to crack at the hose threads, but this can be prevented with a hose clamp around the the outside of the hose thread. The Danner's also tend to emit substantially more magnetic field, which may result in CRT issues.

The Eheim 1250 costs more.

I'd be surprised if you could even tell the difference between the performance of the two pumps unless you were using something better than motherboard sensors.

cypher_138 · 08-09-2003, 09:41 PM

Thanks Since87. I've posted on this before but can't make my mind up. The Eheim is around $75 and the Danner is $50. I don't mind spending the extra money for quality and performance.

08-09-2003, 07:07 PM	#1
cypher_138 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 22	Which pump would you recomend? Hi I'm new to posting here and WC'ing. I've been gathering pieces for an external setup for Rig1 in my sig. So far I have a Cascade, DD Z-Chip and a Pro Core combo rad. The one thing I can't decide on is the pump. A local shop sells Eheim 1250 and Danner #3. I keep seeing mixed reviews on the Danner and a few of my friends say it's a little loud. The wattage is less in the Eheim but so is the flow/head. Could someone here help me figure out which one would be best for my rig? TIA -Ron __________________ Rig1-Asus P4C800-E DLX\|2.8C@3.6\| OCZ 4000 Gold 2x512\|9800 XT\| 2 WD Raptors/RAID0\|Cooler Master ATC-111C w/550 TC PSU H20 Pics Rig2-Asus A7N8X DLX\| XP 2500 @2.3 w/ SLK-800\|Crucial PC3200 2X512MB\|120 GB Maxtor\| Join the Fold

08-09-2003, 07:58 PM	#2
Since87 Pro/Guru - Uber Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 834	Either would be good. The Mag3 may leak at the impeller housing without the addition of some goop, and tends to crack at the hose threads, but this can be prevented with a hose clamp around the the outside of the hose thread. The Danner's also tend to emit substantially more magnetic field, which may result in CRT issues. The Eheim 1250 costs more. I'd be surprised if you could even tell the difference between the performance of the two pumps unless you were using something better than motherboard sensors.

08-09-2003, 09:41 PM	#3
cypher_138 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 22	Thanks Since87. I've posted on this before but can't make my mind up. The Eheim is around $75 and the Danner is $50. I don't mind spending the extra money for quality and performance. __________________ Rig1-Asus P4C800-E DLX\|2.8C@3.6\| OCZ 4000 Gold 2x512\|9800 XT\| 2 WD Raptors/RAID0\|Cooler Master ATC-111C w/550 TC PSU H20 Pics Rig2-Asus A7N8X DLX\| XP 2500 @2.3 w/ SLK-800\|Crucial PC3200 2X512MB\|120 GB Maxtor\| Join the Fold

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