Watercool HEATKILLER D5 PWM aRGB Pump (30061)

A D5 water-cooling pump with PWM speed control and sixteen aRGB LEDs, delivered as the bare pump without a top, for a D5 pump top or a reservoir with a D5 option. The Watercool HEATKILLER D5 PWM aRGB Pump (30061) runs on one 6-pin WPI cable, or on a conventional motherboard with the 40 cm cable in the box.

Properties

• Pump: Original Xylem Lowara D5 PWM, without top
• Power: 6-pin WPI (RPM, PWM, aRGB), 12 V DC nominal, max. 30 W
• Flow: Max. 1500 l/h, 3.7 m head at 12 V
• Lighting: Sixteen aRGB LEDs behind PLEXIGLAS GS
• Size: 65 mm diameter, 67 mm long with rotor

An original Xylem D5 PWM at its heart

Watercool says the pump combines legendary reliability with modern technology and impressive lighting, and that it was designed for discerning water cooling enthusiasts. At the heart of the HEATKILLER D5 aRGB sits an original Xylem Lowara D5 PWM pump, a mechanism that has proven itself for decades. In Watercool's words it is robust, powerful and quiet: its patented design ensures maximum service life, a high flow rate and whisper-quiet operation.

Thanks to the shaftless spherical motor principle there is no bearing play, and therefore no increasing operating noise over time. The self-adjusting wet rotor bearing is lubricated and cooled directly by the coolant. After extended periods of inactivity the pump still starts reliably. Furthermore, the efficient permanent magnet technology ensures high efficiency.

What the loop needs

The pump is supplied without any accessories: a suitable pump top or a reservoir with a D5 option is required for operation. Watercool says it is perfectly matched to the HEATKILLER TUBE and the MO-RA IV TANK. Suitable choices are, e.g., the HEATKILLER® D5-TOP as well as the HEATKILLER Tube 100 D5 or the HEATKILLER Tank 200 D5. The electrical connection is conveniently made via the Watercool Pump Interface, or directly via the motherboard using the included cable.

Technical data

• Max. pressure: 1.5 bar
• Speed range: 800-4800 rpm
• Control type: PWM
• Protection class: IP42
• Insulation class: 155
• Certifications: CE

Notes

• If the pump speed and the aRGB lighting run on different controllers, connect both to the same ground, for example by powering both from the same power supply. Ground differences can upset the PWM signal and the lighting.
• The pump can be used in every mounting orientation except with the rotor facing downward. The rotor is not fixed to the axle and could shift and rub against the housing.
• The coolant lubricates the bearing, so never run the pump dry.
• Watercool does not recommend water additives with suspended particles; they can clog the pump or wear the bearing.
• Watercool recommends demineralized or deionized (distilled) water with a suitable corrosion inhibitor as coolant.

In the box

• 1 x HEATKILLER D5 PWM aRGB
• 1 x Connection cable for motherboard, aRGB and SATA with a length of 40cm