Iwaki WMD vs MD

Xymurgy · 09-07-2003, 09:45 PM

Hi guys. I have a question about the Iwaki's.

I need to upgrade my pump, since I'm putting more blocks in seriel on (across two computers) and running two large HC's in parallel in an external enclosure. I've decided that the best pump for this would be the Iwaki 20RZT. I have no qualms spending over $100 on a pump, especially on one that allow upgrades later.

I understand the consensus is that the MD is way better than the WMD, but haven't seen any data. Does anyone know the specifics?

What are the temp differences?
How much louder is it?
How much more reliable is it.
It's external, so I'm not worried about the size.

I just need to be sure that the MD is worth the $50 extra.

t00lb0x · 09-07-2003, 10:28 PM

If I'm correct the japanese motor (MD) runs quieter and adds less heat. Thats it, oh and its about 30 bucks more..

Xymurgy · 09-07-2003, 10:31 PM

From the two e-stores I've seen, it's $50. If it were $30 I'd just do it!

t00lb0x · 09-07-2003, 10:32 PM

What e-stores are you looking at?

Xymurgy · 09-07-2003, 11:10 PM

http://www.underwatercreations.com/i..._and_parts.htm

http://www.customaquatic.com/customa...120&brandID=IK

Basically ~120 vs ~170

09-07-2003, 09:45 PM	#1
Xymurgy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA. Posts: 4	Iwaki WMD vs MD Hi guys. I have a question about the Iwaki's. I need to upgrade my pump, since I'm putting more blocks in seriel on (across two computers) and running two large HC's in parallel in an external enclosure. I've decided that the best pump for this would be the Iwaki 20RZT. I have no qualms spending over $100 on a pump, especially on one that allow upgrades later. I understand the consensus is that the MD is way better than the WMD, but haven't seen any data. Does anyone know the specifics? What are the temp differences? How much louder is it? How much more reliable is it. It's external, so I'm not worried about the size. I just need to be sure that the MD is worth the $50 extra. __________________ P4 3.0C @ 3.6 Abit IC7 2 X 256 OCZ 3700 DC Gold Radeon 9700 Pro

09-07-2003, 10:28 PM	#2
t00lb0x Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: In a box Posts: 221	If I'm correct the japanese motor (MD) runs quieter and adds less heat. Thats it, oh and its about 30 bucks more.. __________________ "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit"

09-07-2003, 10:31 PM	#3
Xymurgy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA. Posts: 4	From the two e-stores I've seen, it's $50. If it were $30 I'd just do it! __________________ P4 3.0C @ 3.6 Abit IC7 2 X 256 OCZ 3700 DC Gold Radeon 9700 Pro

09-07-2003, 10:32 PM	#4
t00lb0x Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: In a box Posts: 221	What e-stores are you looking at? __________________ "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit"

09-07-2003, 11:10 PM	#5
Xymurgy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA. Posts: 4	http://www.underwatercreations.com/i..._and_parts.htm http://www.customaquatic.com/customa...120&brandID=IK Basically ~120 vs ~170 __________________ P4 3.0C @ 3.6 Abit IC7 2 X 256 OCZ 3700 DC Gold Radeon 9700 Pro

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