ULTITUBE D5 - elegant and silent
A bit more than a year ago we introduced the ULTITOP D5, a very silent pump housing for the D5 pumps. The only thing missing in our product range so far is a reservoir that incorporates the advantages of the ULTITOP D5. We have taken this as an opportunity to develop a completely new approach for a series of reservoirs: The ULTITUBE D5.



The ULTITUBE D5 is manufactured from high strength borosilicate glass with a wall thickness of 5mm. No other glass reservoir known to us offers such a stable base. Borosilicate is mainly used as laboratory glass. It is resistant to chemicals and temperature and can also withstand rapid temperature changes without problems.

No bars, no rods - just glass
All previous reservoirs made of glass have a problem: They require an additional tube or bar which presses the glass against the seals. The ULTITUBE D5 goes new ways here. At both ends of the tube, threaded aluminum support rings are bonded to the borosilicate by a special, highly resistant industrial bonding process. These threaded flanges are not in contact with the water and also the bonding takes place in a dry area. They only serve to screw the tube and press it against the sealing surfaces. This makes it possible to produce a very elegant reservoir whose structure does not require any further components.



The Trio
The ULTITUBE D5 is available in lengths of 100, 150 and 200 mm, which in turn corresponds to filling volumes of 230, 350 and 470 ml. The diameter of the tube is 65 mm. The reservoir is compatible with all D5 pumps known to us. The installation of the pump is done in a few seconds by simply screwing on the mounting ring by hand. If required, the glass tube can be unscrewed just as easily.



Integrated filter
Everyone who knows Aqua Computer, knows that we are not satisfied here. In order to give the ULTITUBE D5 maximum value, we have integrated a filter at the bottom of the reservoir that has been optimized in complex flow simulations. This filter also optimally separates the air when filling the system and makes it possible to operate the system without sucking in air even at the lowest filling levels.



The filter is made of stainless steel and is embedded in a rubber part. It is easy to clean by rinsing and can be easily checked visually.

Moulded seals - always in the right place
Who hasn't experienced the problem: When removing the lid, the seal frequently falls out and in the worst case ends up in the tank. With the ULTITUBE we no longer use simple gaskets but special moulded rubber seals which are plugged into the tube. These cannot fall out and are always in the right place. Filling the system with the ULTITUBE D5 is more convenient than ever before. The opening for filling is huge and venting works in a very short time.



Invisible pressure equalization
Many customers are already using a pressure equalization in their system. With the ULTITUBE D5 PRO we have integrated a pressure equalization directly into the lid. Except for a micro-hole, it is not visible from the outside and therefore does not disturb the elegant design.



RGBpx lighting
Also included in the ULTITUBE D5 PRO is a new RGBpx ring. For easy mounting and as an optical highlight, it now consists of a silicone ring that diffusely refracts the light and an LED module made of black rubber. Thus it is possible to simply slip the silicone ring over the tube and then insert the LED module. Since the module has an input and output, several rings can be mounted. A cable for connection to the D5 NEXT pump is included.



Flexible mounting
We have considered many possibilities for the installation. For example there is the possibility to screw the ULTITUBE to the bottom of the case or to a side wall. For both possibilities mounting plates are included in the scope of delivery. In addition, decouplers are included in the package to enable decoupled mounting of the ULTITUBE in any configuration. By using optional mounting points, the D5 pump can be mounted as flat as possible.



In addition, brackets for 120 and 140 mm fans are available as accessories, coated black to harmonize with the design.





The ULTITUBE D5 is also optionally available directly mounted with D5 NEXT or D5 PWM pump. The D5 NEXT version is offered in the PRO version.

The prices start at 69,90 Euro for the ULTITUBE D5 100. Shipping starts within the next week.

Overview of all variants

ULTITUBE D5 100 with D5 NEXT pump


ULTITUBE D5 150 with D5 NEXT pump


ULTITUBE D5 200 with D5 NEXT pump


ULTITUBE D5 100 with D5 PWM pump


ULTITUBE D5 150 with D5 PWM pump


ULTITUBE D5 200 with D5 PWM pump


ULTITUBE D5 100 PRO


ULTITUBE D5 150 PRO


ULTITUBE D5 200 PRO


ULTITUBE D5 100 Standard


ULTITUBE D5 150 Standard


ULTITUBE D5 200 Standard


Zubehörsatz - left to right: ULTITUBE Standard and variants with D5 PWM pump; ULTITUBE PRO; ULTITUBE with D5 NEXT pump

Since it has been requested several times in the meantime: A lid with two connections and a pipe will be available as optional accessory.