Mixing Inside diameters

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My whole system is done in 3/8" ID Tube, Could I switch the inside diameter of the tube running from the reservoirs out to the pumps in to 1/2" to increase flow by creating a lower pressure behind the pump?
 
I probably won't help a lot, but it's definitely a good thing to do. It certainly won't hurt.

How about fixing the rest of your loop along with it :p
 
In my WC-setup I use all sorts of diametres ; 3/8" ,1/2", 10cm,8cm,12cm.
Best of course is to use the biggest tubing possible.
Just aslong as the pump can deliver a nice flow (at least 1l/min)

After all the RAD's, block,height resistance, I've still got a flow of 2l/min. :D

Your problems begin or end with the pump. ;)

Grtz
 
ryuji said:
how well would the dd d4 do for flow rate
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The Dangerden D4-pump would do just fine. :D
But if you're still in a test fase, try this.
Measure your flow, by letting a jar fill in say 2 minutes.Divide by two and you'll know what the flow-rate is of your pump in your current setup.
You can add more stuff like GPU, chipset-cooler,....and remember to stay around 1 to 2 litres a minute and all is good. :cool:

Grtz
 
Whatever the diameter on the inlet of the pump is, that is the size tubing to use. Restricting the input by using smaller hose will have a negative impact, though usually not to a great degree.

Performance actually suffers more restricting the inlet than it does restricting the outlet....
 
sorry all I see is this
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Still would like to see them :)

Grtz
 
Bummer, just noticed my pics were no longer in the thread. I'll have to see if they are still on my hardrive....
 
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