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QuikSilver
06-21-2005, 04:19 PM
What is the best AC submersible pump out there? I need a high head/high pressure pump for my next WCing project :D Hopefully, it can be below $100 USD since my pockets arent too deep.
MaxxxRacer
06-21-2005, 04:41 PM
you do NOT want a submersible pump. it is a very ad idea. it will add considerable heat to you system.
QuikSilver
06-21-2005, 04:50 PM
you do NOT want a submersible pump. it is a very ad idea. it will add considerable heat to you system.

Guess I will need to keep it external of my res and connect it with tubing :( What pump would you suggest that is cheap, has high head, and high pressure?
BRiT
06-21-2005, 06:51 PM
Guess I will need to keep it external of my res and connect it with tubing :( What pump would you suggest that is cheap, has high head, and high pressure?

Define cheap ... I'd say the Iwaki WMD-20 RLT/Z is cheap at around $110. At least it is when compared to the RD-30 + MeanWell PSU. [$330-$380]
n00b 0f l337
06-21-2005, 06:53 PM
If you must... Either a mag6, or... can't remember the name... its like Little Big something...
QuikSilver
06-21-2005, 06:56 PM
$110 is a bit much for me right now. I was looking at the Hydor L35 though, seems pretty good for $50. Think I should go with that?
MaxxxRacer
06-21-2005, 08:09 PM
if u want to go with something like that go with an eheim. they are of much better quality than the hydors. but the hydors and eheims are all low head pressure which is not really what your looking for.
ShawnMcGrail
06-21-2005, 08:50 PM
If you must... Either a mag6, or... can't remember the name... its like Little Big something...
To complete that sentence, Little Big Pond Pump. Just google for them. They make great submersible pumps.
ls7corvete
06-21-2005, 08:56 PM
Ehiem compact. I love em.
QuikSilver
06-22-2005, 04:42 AM
I have decided to dish out the cash and get an Iwaki WMD20RLT Water Pump - (American Motor). Can someone help me find the fittings I will need to connect 1/2in ID tubing to it?
MaxxxRacer
06-22-2005, 04:16 PM
um may i suggest that you get 5/8" barbs. you can get ones that convert the 3/4npt of the iwaki to 5/8" OD barbs. this will stretch your 1/2" tubing a bit but it will be super snug.

you can get a pack of 10 at www.mcmaster.com . the part number is 5372K218 just copy and paste that into the part number finder and order.
Nubius
06-22-2005, 04:16 PM
Do you know of a decent cheap AC submersible pump? I have other plans for it's use besides water cooling a PC so I was actually interested in this question :)
timpanogos
06-22-2005, 06:42 PM
mag 6 is working great for me (it's submersible, but I'm using it inline)
fareastgq
06-22-2005, 09:01 PM
mag 3 is best pump to submerse, only 44 bucks too. If u want to use it inline some time, u prob may not want it though. Some ppl do have problems with them when inline. $/performance ratio is 2nd to none though.
Nubius
06-23-2005, 12:26 AM
Well I was actually going to use it to make a little miniature pond with fountain like thing......more specifically the things where the water pours into the bamboo to make it drop, hit the stick, empty itself out and continue the process =P

strange request for a pump I know, but for the construction I had in mind the submersible would be perfect