Hello,

Considering the "integrated reservoir" flexibility of choice on the AMS Rad:

It is of my understanding, that if mounting the AMS Rad with integrated pump module in a "Vertical" position (with always the pump at lowest position) that we should possibly consider the additional reservoir option:

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_info…roducts_id=2779

My translation "This reservoir can be fitted at the end piece of the Airplex Modularity Series RADS with a water circuit. For upright use this reservoir can be used optimally in this position"

So my three questions I have:

1) By this method, could we also totally do away with having external reservoirs and use this also as a feed (fill port purpose) and bleed (air) at the top?
(Based on a vertical mount of a RAD)

My comment would be this should not stop one from also using in a vertical position...some further interesting flexibility...like it could be at lower part of the installation and used as a drain point also.

2) Visuals -> Does this only ship with stainless steel Top or does it also ship with a clear top and also have provision you add in a light source so we then have visual inspection without the need to pull it down to make maintenance inspections?
(Side benefit show off the fluid)

3) Dimensions/Size of this module?

As with most of the fantastic looking AC products...documentation is super secretive...well it appears that way to me. I think there is some room for aquacomputer to further develop this product and add more information on their website.

I am a newbie, so I apologies if I don't have answers, just some ideas. Lucky there is this Forum.

Cheers,

Pico, now on Point 2, you have raised an interesting controversial thought.

Hopefully the man who likes to eat sponges will pop his head in on this topic of the plexi crack rumours.
I dont disagree on what you have mentioned as a possible reason, but I think the real reason is AC have obmitted to manufacture the plexiglass component.

If as you indicate the Plexiglass was taken away from the AMS Rad Reservoirs (Yes we can only all speculate, until AC says an official word) because of cracking... then the following product examples are at equal risk:

1) Filter with Stainless Steel Mesh GIZMO...(Most Alien product on their site!)
http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_info…roducts_id=2421


2) Aquabox professional (Not sure what makes it professional )
http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_info…roducts_id=2452

3) Aquatube
http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_info…roducts_id=2036

4) acrylic glass edition VIDEO Water Blocks (oooh yeah..one day)
http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_info…roducts_id=3014


SO a great QUESTION to be asked of Aquacomputing... Are the windows at risk at Cracking under normal use? If no ...then AC I dont think have that as a reason to withhold the clear top for the AMS RAD RES.