Introduction

In a previous review, I checked out the Innovatek Set 5 Water-Cooling Kit, and now today, I will be adding a new component to the system: the Tank-O-Matic. Innovatek's water-cooling kits do come with reservoirs, but the Tank-O-Matic is an upgrade that is purchased separately. This beautiful reservoir is designed for easy installation, easy filling, and easy monitoring of flow. I would like to thank Sharkacorp.com for sending this product over for review.

Specifications

Before I write about anything, I would like to get a list of the features out of the way. Looks aren't everything, if a component doesn't have what you need, it's not worth buying it. I am pleased to say that the Innovatek Tank-O-Matic has all the features you could ask for. Here is the list:

• Holds up to 280ml of liquid
• Solid Plexiglass housing
  
• Aluminum end caps
• All mounting hardware
• Standard Innovatek fitting connections, sized for 8mm ID / 10mm OD tube
• Installation instructions (in German)
• Retail Price $69.95

More information may be found here at Sharkacorp.com, if you would like more detailed specs.

The Box

The Tank-O-Matic arrived in the standard Innovatek white box, and the contents are nicely padded with cut foam blocks. The kit has only a few parts to it: the tank assembly, and the included plastic bag which contains the mounting hardware. I was very impressed with the quality of the reservoir. All the parts are machine milled, and the final result is stunning. This is one product where the price reflects the quality, and makes the reservoir worth every penny.

The Assembly

Innovatek uses compression fittings on all of their equipment. These fittings are very reliable, and make installation quick and easy. The outer housing screws off and slides over the tube. The tube is then put over the barb, and the outer housing is slid to the barb and screwed tight. These barbs eliminate the need for hose clamps for making a watertight seal.

There are basically three parts to this reservoir: the bottom assembly, the plexiglass tube, and the access cap. The two end caps can be unscrewed fairly easily, but they maintain a tight seal when they are screwed in. The easily removed access cap makes filling the water-cooling system virtually foolproof. Before the reservoir can be installed on the computer, you must first remove the bottom assembly and insert the two included pipes into the in/out holes. The longer tube will be where water flows in from, and the shorter tube is for water to flow out.

 

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