Aquacomputer ULTITUBE D5 150 PRO LEAKSHIELD Reservoir with D5 NEXT Pump (34141)

The Aquacomputer ULTITUBE D5 150 PRO LEAKSHIELD Reservoir with D5 NEXT Pump (34141) is a 350 ml tube reservoir with two G1/4 ports and a D5 NEXT pump installed in its base. The LEAKSHIELD leak prevention system sits in place of the lid, so it comes as a combination, consisting of expansion tank, pump and LEAKSHIELD.

Properties

• Pump: D5 NEXT, installed
• Capacity: approx. 350 ml
• Ports: G1/4, one marked IN
• Leak protection: LEAKSHIELD, negative pressure up to 450 mbar
• Lighting: RGBpx LED ring, 13 addressable LEDs
• Size: 72 x 77 x 277 mm with pump and LEAKSHIELD

What the loop needs

Please note that fittings are not included: order two G1/4 fittings separately. The return line goes to the port engraved IN, the other line to the remaining port. LEAKSHIELD needs a loop where the maximum pump pressure is less than 450 mbar, which Aquacomputer says is almost every system with one pump; with more pumps, check it, for example by measuring.

The tubing must suit the vacuum. As a broad rule, PVC soft tubing should have an outer diameter at least 1.5 times its inner diameter, PUR tubing usually 1.2 times, and hard tubes are generally suitable. Every component has to withstand the negative pressure permanently: Aquacomputer says that applies to its own products without exceptions, and parts from other suppliers must be checked before operation.

Only coolants of the DP Ultra series are approved, such as Double Protect Ultra. Leave at least 100 ml of air in the reservoir. The pump takes a SATA power plug, and the two internal USB cables go to USB 2.0 headers on the motherboard. LEAKSHIELD gets its supply over USB, so set the USB port in the BIOS to stay powered for operation while the PC is in standby.

Notes

• Never use coolants with particles: they can clog or even destroy the LEAKSHIELD membrane, and solid micro particles also damage the D5 pump bearing and may destroy the borosilicate glass tube. Never use coolants with flammable substances.
• Never touch the membrane on the bottom side of LEAKSHIELD. A damaged membrane lets moisture in and can make the unit fail.
• A fill level measurement by water column pressure (mps pressure sensors, aqualis or aquainlet XT level sensing) does not work under LEAKSHIELD's negative pressure; LEAKSHIELD measures the level itself.
• The pump must not run dry.
• Turn the power supply off completely, or unplug the mains power cord, before connecting or disconnecting any cable.
• Use light force only when screwing in fittings, so the threads in the plastic base part are not damaged.

In the box

• One reservoir with integrated pump
• RGBpx compatible LED ring
• RGBpx cable, length 50 cm
• Rubber fixation ring with stainless steel insert
• Two internal USB cables, length approx. 100 cm
• Mounting material
• Manual (quick start guide)