New Koolance *Dual DDC* Bay Reservoir! (RP-402X2)

[matari]

/drool. Will this fit into the Corsair Obsidian without modification?

[Koolance]

Thanks for all of the positive comments.

/drool. Will this fit into the Corsair Obsidian without modification?

As long as you have two consecutive 5.25" bays and 5" available behind the unit (plus nozzle/hose space), it should.

Tim

[matari]

Cool Cannot wait for this reservoir to be released!

[BrokenArrow]

Does the front cover prevent this unit from being pushed back some into the case?

If I wanted to keep this in two 5.25" bays, but hide the front of this unit with bay covers (TJ-07) and use the back 5.25" frame mounting holes in the case, is it possible? I like the clean "all bay cover" look, but like this idea.

[matari]

What are the plugs that extend across reservoir interior made of?

[santiagodraco]

This is the Koolest thing ever. Dammit, why do I have to wait until the 27th to order! My build awaits!

Plus now I have a use for that extra 400 pump

[Koolance]

Does the front cover prevent this unit from being pushed back some into the case?

If I wanted to keep this in two 5.25" bays, but hide the front of this unit with bay covers (TJ-07) and use the back 5.25" frame mounting holes in the case, is it possible? I like the clean "all bay cover" look, but like this idea.

The front aluminum bezel is wider than the acrylic window and acetal body of the unit. The bezel is 148mm x 85mm, while the body is 146mm x 84mm. Whether you can insert it deeper into your 5.25" bays would depend on your chassis, but I don't think the bezel itself will fit that far back without having the sides shaved down 1mm on either side.

What are the plugs that extend across reservoir interior made of?

All the fittings are nickel plated brass.

Tim

[Rise]

holy , nice work! i might have to pick one of these up...

[Koolance]

Our first shipment of this product is now available.

Tim

[XiraN]

Our first shipment of this product is now available.

Tim

Hey Tim, nice work with that unit!

Curiously, do you get many orders from Vancouver Canada for parts? I'm wondering how bad the shipping / duty broke rate hit would be going direct with you guys instead of shopping "in country".

[Martinm210]

Our first shipment of this product is now available.

Tim

...extremely nice!!...so many options with this one..

[Koolance]

Hey Tim, nice work with that unit!

Curiously, do you get many orders from Vancouver Canada for parts? I'm wondering how bad the shipping / duty broke rate hit would be going direct with you guys instead of shopping "in country".

We ship lots to Canada, but receive little feedback on duties. It's really up to how the individual customs official decides to classify it. I've heard 20% is typical, but there are horror stories of 100%+. FedEx or USPS tend to be lower on brokerage and are offered by many of our resellers. Right now, we offer only UPS on our website.

Tim

[XiraN]

We ship lots to Canada, but receive little feedback on duties. It's really up to how the individual customs official decides to classify it. I've heard 20% is typical, but there are horror stories of 100%+. FedEx or USPS tend to be lower on brokerage and are offered by many of our resellers. Right now, we offer only UPS on our website.

Tim

Thanks, I am hesitant for the exact reason UPS etc like to nail you while USPS is reasonable.

I won't derail the thread anymore, now to bug Linus and see if he's willing to help out :z

[Amuro]

eta Feb 23, 2011, so not available yet?

[Amuro]

BTW, does it cause any vibration between the reservoir and the case? I don't see any rubber pads/grommets there, so I'm little worried.

[konkhra]

^^^^

+1 on both...was ready to order it this week and saw eta has changed

[ohms]

I was all ready to order one myself then I checked back on the site again and saw the ETA was delayed again

I'm so glad that I decided to wait and not buy 2 new D5s and the 450X2.

[CedricFP]

Just to confirm, this will allow for 2 PMP400's to run in serial? Is there an image available illustrating the flow path from one pump outlet to the other's inlet?

[Johmem]

From what I understand, the flow path for serial operation is external, done with your own fittings. You leave the plug separating the two res chambers in place. The first pump pumps into the second pumps res.

That's the main improvement over the first design, is the separate chambers in the res to allow for proper serial operation.

I am axiously awaiting a performance review, and hope to get one very soon (pending good reviews)

[Koolance]

eta Feb 23, 2011, so not available yet?

The ETA wasn't pushed back, we sold out our first shipment in a few hours last Friday. There is a fair amount being shipped today to resellers, I would check with those guys later this week for stock. We may also be able to get another shipment brought in before that next 2/23 ocean arrives.

Just to confirm, this will allow for 2 PMP400's to run in serial? Is there an image available illustrating the flow path from one pump outlet to the other's inlet?

Yes, you need to connect one pump's outlet to the other's inlet in back. We will be offering some new fittings soon to do this more easily. For series, you also need to swap the side plug with the included shorter one to combine the tanks. See the user manual for details on that.

Tim

[Koolance]

BTW, does it cause any vibration between the reservoir and the case? I don't see any rubber pads/grommets there, so I'm little worried.

I don't think the weight of the acetal will allow much vibration to the chassis, but it's going to depend on the individual case.

Tim

[Johmem]

Yes, you need to connect one pump's outlet to the other's inlet in back. We will be offering some new fittings soon to do this more easily. For series, you also need to swap the side plug with the included shorter one to combine the tanks. See the user manual for details on that.

Tim

Hmm, this is contrary to what one of your techs told me on the phone. If the short plug is used, and pump 2 dies, wouldn't pump 1 just recirculate water in the res? (I'm probably overlooking something obvious)

[CedricFP]

Yes, you need to connect one pump's outlet to the other's inlet in back. We will be offering some new fittings soon to do this more easily. For series, you also need to swap the side plug with the included shorter one to combine the tanks. See the user manual for details on that.

Tim

So do you mean that the first pump will pump into the second pump's inlet, or the second pump's reservoir chamber?

[Martinm210]

I'm a visual guy, maybe this helps clarify some options.

[Johmem]

Thanks for the picture thats how I understood it to work, although the rep seems to be contradicting that, and the manual has not much to say about it at all.

All I want to know before I order one, is how much better it performs than a DDC/XSPC res top, to make sure its worth buying another pump.