OC3D Review: Laing DDC-1T And DDC1+ Ultra Tops Shootout

[PV5150]

Looking for an alternative top to boost performance of your Laing DDC Pro or DDC Ultra? We check out three current tops in a shoot-out to determine the best.

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[FarFarAway]

Very good review Peevs, top job.

I'm still thinking of setting up a spare loop for the old test PC - looks like the Petra's top will do me looks sexy

[robump]

That is a extremly helpful review. So now i have got to decide whether to go with a ddc ultra with alphacool top, or a D5 vario.

Decisions decisions

Rob

[nunzio]

very good review and thanks for explaining Flow and Head Pressure.

[PV5150]

Originally Posted by name='Kempez'

Very good review Peevs, top job.

I'm still thinking of setting up a spare loop for the old test PC - looks like the Petra's top will do me looks sexy

Thanks mate, yeah they are a very nice top.

Originally Posted by name='robump'

That is a extremly helpful review. So now i have got to decide whether to go with a ddc ultra with alphacool top, or a D5 vario.

Decisions decisions

Rob

You're welcome mate.

Originally Posted by name='nunzio'

very good review and thanks for explaining Flow and Head Pressure.

Hi mate, I'm glad you found it informative...always nice to see

[Ham]

Fantastic effort sir! Very well done.

Was nearly thinking of switching too an OC labs one, but ill stick with my top inlet alphacool now i think.

Any one want too get a digg thing going for this?

[FarFarAway]

No do it and link it

[equk]

Excellent article

I was wondering who Matthew Fogg was tbh (so used to seeing posted by PV5150)

hehe

[Allsorts]

Ooh ooh I've been waiting patiently for this shootout, thanks Peevs!

It's interesting that there isn't a huge difference in performance between the tops, so I guess a big part of the decision will be whether you prefer clear acrylic or black delrin.

Laing recently made some minor updates to the DDC pump and PTS followed suit with their DDCT-01s top. If I had held off for a few months I would have the new versions.

The DDCT-01s represents a minor revision of our original DDCT-01 design, providing compatibility with the newer, blue impellered Laing DDC-3 series of pumps that are currently available in Europe. In addition to expanded compatibility, the DDCT-01s also provides slightly improved performance, with slightly reduced power consumption.

Source: Petra's Tech Shop

[FarFarAway]

Good info Allsorts, repped

I'll leave Peevs to amend his review