This product isn't intended to be controversial. The RP-450X2 is what it is. It's intended to run either a single pump, or else two pumps in parallel loops, and combines that conveniently into dual 5.25" bays. We're not marketing it for serial pump setups or redundancy. (Those applications might be a future product.)

We don't actively test clearance with other fittings. It's not that we're trying to make a killing on ours... sales of 3/4" OD compressions is not something we spend a great deal of time worrying about. I realize that some brands might need a couple more millimeters, and we'll try to make more space for them in the future. We were happy just to get two D-5's and a reservoir fitting within this space, let alone with our own 3/4" OD compressions.

There have been no changes to nozzle location on RP-450X2 since launch. Some alternatives could be to use hose barbs, our 3/4" OD compressions, or an angled swivel or fitting offset... or skip PU/Tygon and go with PVC 5/8" OD x 1/2" ID which kinks less with the thinner walls.

Quote Originally Posted by coolmiester View Post
at least stand the rigors of at least a few veterans before it warrants the branding .
Let me know where this veteran's qualification list is because I think we may already have a few. On branding, I don't disagree if it's annoying or obtrusive. It can detract from the product, and I don't want everything I buy to be a billboard. In my opinion, this specific logo should be darker when painted on black-- the white's a little bright. Paint can be changed in future batches.

Overall, I think the logo is still quite small compared to the total size of the reservoir or when mounted into a computer. If we were going all out, we could have etched our logo across the entire reservoir and embedded flashing LED's, with a little audio circuit that screamed "KOOLANNNNNCCCCEEEE!!!!!" during each boot . Customers can naturally do whatever they wish to their own bezels. We'll most likely have bezels available for separate purchase later on, too.

Tim