The_WRATH Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 if a kit came with a radiator, but you find something better on the net, like the ones that sell separately, would it be wise to change it, or should you stick with the stock radiator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva_Unit_0 Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 That aquarius II uses smaller-than-normal fittings, so you'll have a hard time getting a new radiator to fit. (It uses like 1/4" fittings, and the smallest you can really find in aftermarket stuff is 3/8") Furthermore, that system's main problem is that the pump doesn't move enough water. Trying to get a more powerful pump would help a lot. But if you can mod a new radiator to fit onto the small lines, then by all means go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_WRATH Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 oh so most radiators dont have 1/4" fitting? and as for the pump, it designed differently then most others because it has hoses for a backup reciever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva_Unit_0 Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 Most systems currently use 1/2" fittings, while cheaper/older systems will run 3/8". I had an Aquarius II as well, so I know about the hose setup. I found it was much nicer looking and easier to use if you just cut a short (maybe 4 inch) piece of tubing, and just run it between the two openings used by the backup resevoir. That way you don't have to have that goofy backup thing and it's super-long hoses all over the place. Then I'd just fill it by tilting the pump/res combo on its back, unplugging one of the short piece ends, and using a funnel to put the water in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindDrive Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 ya the smallest i would reccomend a systems fittings is 3/8" fittings and hose but what i did notice is that that hose that came with the aquariusII kit - if you cut that about 3/4" long and use that on the radiator then shove the 3/8" hose over it and put a worm screw hose clamp on it then it works pretty good as a sortof built in adapter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_WRATH Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 ya the smallest i would reccomend a systems fittings is 3/8" fittings and hose but what i did notice is that that hose that came with the aquariusII kit - if you cut that about 3/4" long and use that on the radiator then shove the 3/8" hose over it and put a worm screw hose clamp on it then it works pretty good as a sortof built in adapter hmm im not sure i get you MindDrive, sorry, could you give me a example Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worker Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 Get a new pump with good gallson flow per hour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindDrive Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 ok here ya go - *i am an ARTEEEST* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_WRATH Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 (edited) WOW! LOL oh ok so if i wanted to get a new radiator, i should do this ok, thx MindDrive with your experience, do you think i should get a new radaiator for my aquarius 2? Edited October 14, 2004 by The_WRATH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindDrive Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 i would get a new pump/resovoir - the pump is what really keeps the whole kit back - you can find pumps for cheap cause 11-17gph isnt enough - if you were using it to cool a p3 or a k7 then it might be ok but its just not pumping enough fluid to pull away heat..... the radiator isnt that good in the aquariusII but its "ok" good enough - get a faster pump is my reccomendation then work from there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_WRATH Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 ah ok, got cha yeah everyone said for me to get a new pump but didnt listen lol what pump would you get? but if i were to get a different pump wouldnt that effect everything else in the kit? like too much water pressure or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyA Posted October 15, 2004 Posted October 15, 2004 most swiftech, eheim, hydor, or dangerden pumps are good , please, anyone else add more you know of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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