first watercooling setup

[it be p]

Ok. im just getting into watercooling.. i was checking out danger den and i think this is what im going to go with. a BIX rad, with a maze 3, and a eheinm 1250 pump, with 1/2 tubing. my first question is does the pump hook up to my power supply or do i need external power to power it. Second is where can i get one of those relay things that auto turns on the pump when your computer is on?

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[ralf_c]

there is a way to hook the pump to your power supply only if your power suply has an outlet for pluging stuff, other wise you might have to run the pumps power plug from inside the case to an outlet on the wall or you can mod your power suply to tap in to the power supplie's main ac in (this can be dangerous don't try it if you're not sure about it), i am no sure were to get the relay kit but if you are adventurous enough you can meke your own like i did

[Farabomb]

Swiftec sells a relay to turn the pump on and off with the computer.

Take a look in the gallery (http://www.liquidninjas.com/gallery/album10). The newest project I'm working on is pretty much the same setup as the one you're thinking of.

[mdzcpa]

THIS (http://www.swiftnets.com/store/product_details.asp?ProdID=126) is the realy kit your looking for. It comes with a nice AC cord socket, AC cord, all needed wiring, and of course the relay itself. It makes for a nice clean finished look.

[mdzcpa]

Oh and BTW, welcome to the board it be p :)

[SBeaver]

Originally posted by it be p
Ok. im just getting into watercooling.. i was checking out danger den and i think this is what im going to go with. a BIX rad, with a maze 3, and a eheinm 1250 pump, with 1/2 tubing. my first question is does the pump hook up to my power supply or do i need external power to power it. Second is where can i get one of those relay things that auto turns on the pump when your computer is on?

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woo, that's EXACTLY the same setup I just got.
It's working great now but I'm not done putting everything together in the case.
Running with a big bucket on the floor right now.
Havn't gotten a fan for the BIX yet but the full-load is still around 36C.
Great radiator this, the size I mean.
I have I small case and this thing is JUST the right size to fit on the backside of the case.
Pump does make some noise but it is low (the tone) and doesn't bother me much.
About the block, be a bit careful when mounting, I allmost squezed the block through the board ;)
Great stuff this is anyway.

[it be p]

mdzcpa: i took a look at that wiring stuff you gave me a link for.. i was wonder how hard is it to install something like that.. and how big a power supply am i going to need to run my computer wiht a pump hooked up to it?

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[bigg]

the pump rins off of the wall, and uless your powersupplky has problems now it will be fine, as the switch only takes like as much power as it takes to run the little little light on your cd-rom

[it be p]

no bigg, you can mod your powersupply to make your pump run off it

[bigg]

i mean the relay, but even then it only goes through the wirng, and not through the actual power supply. IT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS TO OPEN/AND OR MOD YOUR POWER SUPPLYAND SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMTED BU PROFESSIONALS WHO KNOW WHAT THYE ARE DOING

[Drozdov]

what do you guys think of this for the pump

http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu/ex-pmp-04.html

[SBeaver]

$25 is to much to pay for something you can easily make yourself for $1-2.

[bigg]

Originally posted by Drozdov
what do you guys think of this for the pump

http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu/ex-pmp-04.html
swiftech makes a better one... that one would work tho.

[Gregorach]

Jeez! 25 bucks for a relay? I'm in the wrong business ;)

Seriously, if you can solder at all then you can build a pump relay, and if you put a little thought into it it'll be better than any of the commercially produced ones I've seen. Mine's in an IP65 enclosure, easily removable (just plugs in) and has an override switch for system priming, cost me about 2 quid...

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[mdzcpa]

For the money I really like the Swiftech relay I linked above. There is a less expensive model there too. The one I linked is the heavy duty model capable of handling the inrush current for a dedicated TEC power supply (a relay to your TEC PSU is an absolute "must have" in my opinion).

The best part about the kit's are the finishing details included like the cord, cutting template, AC socket, etc. Installation and wiring it a breeze. The include a basic wiring diagram which helps. Worth the money in my opinion...but...that's just me:)

[bigg]

Originally posted by mdzcpa
For the money I really like the Swiftech relay I linked above. There is a less expensive model there too. The one I linked is the heavy duty model capable of handling the inrush current for a dedicated TEC power supply (a relay to your TEC PSU is an absolute "must have" in my opinion).

The best part about the kit's are the finishing details included like the cord, cutting template, AC socket, etc. Installation and wiring it a breeze. The include a basic wiring diagram which helps. Worth the money in my opinion...but...that's just me:)
from da pix ive senn of urs and others they are very nice.

[ralf_c]

i must agree with gregorach, you can make a better relay your self of much better quality the some of the comercial ones, but noteverybody is willing to mess with high current