I started the breakdown of the old rig today and since it was rather nice outside, I set up shop on the patio.

I started with this....





I ended with this...



However, here are some pics of the process...



I was very happy to see the Aqua HD look this good after two years!



My homemade "quick dissconnects"



Some of the carnage...and my fingerprints are all over it!



Now for the UGLY



I took both blocks apart and the plating is completely gone in some spots with nothing but copper exposed. This is bizzare to me as I use demineralized H20! Maybe Eddie will chime in? I hope he does because I have two Nickel blocks for the 580's!

It was dusty down here....



Now, I have a decision to make...........





Two pumps or two Rads, that is the question! I am currently leaning towards two pumps. The Feser has never been stressed and I prefer redundancy.

Speaking of the Feser, I washed it out with boiling H20 twice and it was totally clean. I know that some people don't care for Feser, but the Rad has served me well and it will be "sticking" around!

Much more tomorrow. In the mean time, I have a few threads to start in the FS forum! It could be a "blow out sale."

Cheers!