Comments on: Zalman’s Reserator 2 Sucks, Leaks

By: John Preston

John Preston — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:40:48 +0000

I have had a Reserator 2 for a few years now on a Q6600. Never had a problem.
Yesterday the alarm started when I turned on the PC. Discovered I had a few minutes earlier knocked the mains power plug out of its socket slightly. replaced it, and it seemed OK. But then noticed the flow indicator wasn’t turning. Opened it up, and despite fluid in the tubes, the reservoir was bone dry. Not good. Mixed up a nice fresh batch of coolant, and started to pour it in, and it came straight out the bottom. It seems the grommets on the two cables (power and 12v) which enter at the bottom have hardened and shrunk. Weird thing is there is no sign of any coolant having leaked out onto the polished wood it sits on.
I think I will throw it out and go back to a fan.

By: Elliott Back

Elliott Back — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:05:59 +0000

I was sad about it, because i was really looking forward to using it. It seemed like a great idea for a product.

By: Jack4Smith

Jack4Smith — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:58:44 +0000

It was most probably damaged by the logistic company. After nearly one year of usage of the Reserator 2 I have no problems with leaks so far. I had different problem described here: http://my.opera.com/Jack4Smith/blog/