**NEW** EK Tops - D5 & DDC3.2 - V2

[RedRaider]

Here are the new D5 & DDC Tops from EK...:slobber:


D5 - V2 (acetal)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3096269786_15390d221f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/3096269796_51ec821f0f_o.jpg



DDC3.2 - V2 (acetal)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3096269804_c018c2da20_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3096269804_c018c2da20_o.jpg

[Kayin]

Nice stuff, come in acrylic?

BTW, I'm gonna dispel some acrylic myths tomorrow, hopefully with video...

[RedRaider]

Nice stuff, come in acrylic?

BTW, I'm gonna dispel some acrylic myths tomorrow, hopefully with video...

The DDC3.2 - V2 top does... :afro:

[Kayin]

Got 3 D4s to retop.

I'll probably make one myself...

[skinnee]

I have both of those tops en route for testing and review.

[Eddie3dfx]

That new D5 top is just sick!

[RedRaider]

Isn't it..:afro:

[skinnee]

Both tops have been delivered to skinnee labs...now I just need to buy a new manometer.

[RedRaider]

Anxious to see those results...:up:

[skinnee]

Its gonna be a bit...I gotta fork out $450 for a new manometer.

[Xilikon]

Its gonna be a bit...I gotta fork out $450 for a new manometer.

What happened with the Dwyer manometer ?

[HESmelaugh]

Any word on the X-Res? I'm not sure if I read that it was going to be remodeled too or if it's just wishful thinking...

[zlojack]

Damn...that looks nice.

My V1 is going to have to suffice in my build. There's always something new around the corner!

[skinnee]

What happened with the Dwyer manometer ?

Apparently distilled water is not OK for that series of manometers, even though I called and explained what I was doing and they said it would be fine. They said my warranty was voided and would be $200 to fix it.

I'll be getting the Dywer 490 this time, its a hydronic manometer.

[Sniper]

Apparently distilled water is not OK for that series of manometers, even though I called and explained what I was doing and they said it would be fine. They said my warranty was voided and would be $200 to fix it.

I'll be getting the Dywer 490 this time, its a hydronic manometer.

Nice! They told you it was fine to do then after you did & it messed up they voided the warranty? How's that work! lol

[Xilikon]

Apparently distilled water is not OK for that series of manometers, even though I called and explained what I was doing and they said it would be fine. They said my warranty was voided and would be $200 to fix it.

I'll be getting the Dywer 490 this time, its a hydronic manometer.

Oh, that really sucks. At least, the 490 series look nice and I hope it works great. I checked www.dwyer-inst.com and the others mentionned "Air and compatible gases." in the specifications excepted the 490 series, which clearly outline "Compatible gases & liquids." which is compatible with 316L SS.

Someone at Dwyer seems to have a brain fart when he confirmed it's ok...

[skinnee]

Oh, that really sucks. At least, the 490 series look nice and I hope it works great. I checked www.dwyer-inst.com and the others mentionned "Air and compatible gases." in the specifications excepted the 490 series, which clearly outline "Compatible gases & liquids." which is compatible with 316L SS.

Someone at Dwyer seems to have a brain fart when he confirmed it's ok...

Yup, the 490 series is the ticket.

BTW, if you get Ethan from Dwyer on the phone, hang-up and dial again.

[Snyxxx]

I have three of the X-Top V2 for DDC coming my way. I will test thim as well.

Not as scientific, but my two five-gallon water jug with stopwatch testing method.

[Overclocking101]

I like the D5 tops but I just dremel the stock top and G1/4 it by hand, cheaper I guess not as cool though.

[Gazmtk]

I like the D5 tops but I just dremel the stock top and G1/4 it by hand, cheaper I guess not as cool though.

Not as efficient either ;) the new tops are very efficient and create less pump noise because of it :rolleyes:

[Septim]

it might help a d4 pump though...

[Cutless009]

could somebody please dispell some myth for me? Is the D5 > DDC 3.2?

[Baleful]

What do you mean Cutless? The DDC + top has more pressure than the D5, but the D5 has more flow.

Both are solid pumps, I've owned several DDC's and several D5's. One thing i've noticed is that the DDC+Top is much better for restrictive loops.

[Hondacity]

the d5 has more flow..if you don't have a waterblock...hahahahhahhah

but when you have a waterblock...it totally becomes gay...

355+ek or xspc top anyday

[Septim]

just so long as you don't kill that ddc3.2...

ddc pump > D5, no matter how much you bling it, or change the top (copy of ddc top adapted for d5)