NEW: aquaero 5 series

[IanM]

@IanM: of course that is also possible with the aquaero 5 series...

Thanks, it sounds fine so I will make sure to get fans that will operate in the RPM range that I'd like.

@IanM: Connecting a slave aquaero to another slave aquaero will not be possible...

sorry my post wasn't clear, I read the earlier comment:

@Odai: we have plans to offer an alternative firmware for the aquaero LT so it can be used as a slave device...

and was asking to confirm that the system could be all LT i.e.

aquaero 5 LT master
+ aquaero 5 LT slave
+ up to two poweradjust

I don't see any reason why it couldn't be, but being sure is always better than making an assumption

[Shoggy]

Yes, that is possible.

[Utnorris]

Thanks for the response Shoggy. I will probably order the middle model when it comes out. My Koolance controller did the alarm at startup again yesterday, very annoying. Oh well, if Koolance does not want to support the product I will move on. Thanks again.

[jcrouse]

What is the spacing distance between the centers of holes on the waterblock?

Thanks,
John

[Shoggy]

Distance center to center is 22mm. Maximum size from our connectors is 13/10mm. Of course when you use bend connectors you should be able to use much bigger sizes.

[Daetlus]

Shoggy, I just wanted to thank you for being an above par company representative. I had many questions which were answered on your forums, and then more questions, which have all already answered by your responses in this thread.

You've got a new customer!

It is however unfortunate that the waterblock doesn't support the Bitspower CF fittings I use for everything else in my loop. 3/4" is 19.05mm. I suppose that means there won't be any existing 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CF that will fit that block. I guess I'm not going barbless...

[The Byter]

Hey Shoogy !

I love the product and I have a little Q.

I would like to set a delta water to air as the condition for higher rpm...

Can I do that ?

I should have the air temp and the water temp, I want the condition to be:
if (water - air) =>10C raise rpm

[Callsign_Vega]

I pre-ordered the Aquaero 5 from their web site. But man, their shipping charge to the USA is expensive! Their site also says its suppose to ship in February?

[sunnyville]

They will ship mid to end of March according to their posts in other forums

[sunnyville]

They will ship mid to end of March according to their posts in other forums

edit - maybe pre-orders will be sent out earlier, I don't know about that

[kaytaro]

I pre-ordered the Aquaero 5 from their web site. But man, their shipping charge to the USA is expensive! Their site also says its suppose to ship in February?

I know >.< the shipping hurts, I know I'de order from them alot more if it wasnt so bad, your other option is wait till sidewinder gets it in stock. That being said I have already ordered my XT and LT from auqacomputer ^^

on a sidenote at least we dont have to pay the VAT!

[Shoggy]

@The Byter: yes, no problem. You can create virtual sensors by mixing up different sensor values. So you can also substract one sensor value from another and work with the difference.

@Callsign_Vega: the shipping price is expensive for small orders since we are working with flat price rates. For large orders it is very cheap compared to the regular price since this variant depends on the weight and can easily exceed 100 Euro. Delivery of the aquaero 5 series should start mid March.

@sunnyville: there is no difference in the orders. They are all the same and can only be shipped when we have something ready to ship

[kaytaro]

@kaytaro: there are no plans for a new flow meter. The current version is working fine and provides very accurate measurements according to reviews when compared to other flow sensors.

I take it back I just got 2 flow meters from Sidewinders and they are not nearly as big as they look in all the photos! So the size isn't an issue at all :-)

Now the only question is wither or not to get 2 powerboost for my D5's since I already ordered an aquaero 5 XT and an LT (to use as slave when I can) with waterblocks too! Will I have the same options in the software that I see on the powerboost page if I hook up my pumps directly to the aquaero 5.

[Odai]

Shoggy, will the following products be compatible with the new Aquaero units?

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_...oducts_id=2294

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_...oducts_id=2293

Could you possibly also tell me what the materials used in the thermal sensor are?

[jcrouse]

Shoggy, will the following products be compatible with the new Aquaero units?

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_...oducts_id=2294

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_...oducts_id=2293

Could you possibly also tell me what the materials used in the thermal sensor are?

He told me yes. I asked the same exact question in an email.

John

[Shoggy]

Yes, everything that was working with the aquaero 4 will also work with the aquaero 5. The only exception to this are the really old aquastream versions from 1.0 to 3.5 since they use an old interface (10pin) which is not available on aquaero 5.

[iddqd]

That optional heatsink looks really weaksauce. I'm sure someone could ghetto mod a much bigger sink, which would be just as effective as the waterblock...

Also, why not just use higher-rated FETs that won't need cooling? That strategy seems to be working out okay for Lamptron.

[Odai]

Thanks.

Any chance of finding out what materials are used in the temperature sensor I linked?

[Shoggy]

The temperature sensor is made of nickel plated brass and has a delrin cover which carries the temperature sensor.

[Dr.Joe]

That optional heatsink looks really weaksauce. I'm sure someone could ghetto mod a much bigger sink, which would be just as effective as the waterblock...

Also, why not just use higher-rated FETs that won't need cooling? That strategy seems to be working out okay for Lamptron.

The heatdump is about the same, regardless of the FET used. If you dont use a heatsink, the heat gets dumped into the PCB, and you run into the thermal shutdown pretty fast

And lamptron uses PWM, thats what aquacomputer was trying to avoid by designing an amplifier stage which produces a clean , analog voltage...

[MrToad]

@ Shoggy

Any news on availability of the digital sensors?

[Shoggy]

Nothing new so far.

[MrToad]

Nothing new so far.

OK, thanks for the reply

Shipping of the AE5 and the rest of the order looks a long way away still, so I'll keep my fingers crossed is available by then

[kaytaro]

any chance we can see some beta screenshots of the software?

[YoooH]

Dose the aquaero 5 xt come with the programs?