T-Line Vs Reservoir

ntrsfrml · 07-21-2004, 01:46 PM

How many of you use T-line in your WCing setup? what are merits/demerits of it? Or it solely depends on your CPU/radiator/pump?

many thanks

starbuck3733t · 07-21-2004, 01:53 PM

I tried it once, and I absolutely hated it. it was a pain in the ass to fill and bleed. I MADE a way to hold a reservior (had one before the T line, but removed due to space constraints)

cougem · 07-21-2004, 02:04 PM

I far prefer T lines. I think most peoples' problem is they put the T at the top of the setup. It's true you have to fill from the top of the setup, but it's far easier putting the T at the bottom and putting a line to the top. That way to empty it all you have to do is move the line out of the T so it's at the bottom of the setup and syphen it out.

ntrsfrml · 07-21-2004, 02:05 PM

when you say "bleed", what exactly that means?

*sorry, i'm a WCing noob*

tofu · 07-21-2004, 02:44 PM

why not build a nice external res, like the tank-o-matic? (aesthetics+++)

the t-line is obviously a space saver, but a res or air trap will bleed faster.

greenman100 · 07-21-2004, 02:45 PM

bleed=get the air out of the loop

T for me

infinity9 · 07-21-2004, 05:21 PM

i never have understood why t-lines are soo much trouble for people. honestly if making a t-line is difficult they should probably avoid watercooling. resevoirs are not necessary and only slow down the flow of water if anything (likely not noticible in temps though). as far as bleeding quickly, why in the world would you rush a wc setup together. unless you are using an insanely high flow pump i doubt you will have any trouble getting the air out unless you have the t-line installed badly. i think poor planning causes most peoples problems with t-lines. dont waste money and add risk with a res.

Senater_Cache · 07-21-2004, 05:33 PM

T-line recommendation here
I second what infinity said

07-21-2004, 01:46 PM	#1
ntrsfrml Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 16	T-Line Vs Reservoir How many of you use T-line in your WCing setup? what are merits/demerits of it? Or it solely depends on your CPU/radiator/pump? many thanks

07-21-2004, 01:53 PM	#2
starbuck3733t Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 338	I tried it once, and I absolutely hated it. it was a pain in the ass to fill and bleed. I MADE a way to hold a reservior (had one before the T line, but removed due to space constraints) __________________ Goliath: 3.4E@3.91/Abit IC7, Maze4 (temporarily) + custom splitter to crazy 4-way watercooling parallel loop: X800XT @ 520/1280 + AC Twinplex, AC Twinplex Northbridge, Silenstar Dual HDD Cooler, Eheim1250, '85 econoline van HC + 2x120, 1x120 exhaust - polished aluminum frame panaflo L1As, 2x18GB 10K RPM U160 SCSI, 4GB PC4000. I wanna be BladeRunner when I grow up! Project Goliath - nearing completion.

07-21-2004, 02:04 PM	#3
cougem Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cambridge Uni Posts: 176	I far prefer T lines. I think most peoples' problem is they put the T at the top of the setup. It's true you have to fill from the top of the setup, but it's far easier putting the T at the bottom and putting a line to the top. That way to empty it all you have to do is move the line out of the T so it's at the bottom of the setup and syphen it out.

07-21-2004, 02:05 PM	#4
ntrsfrml Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 16	when you say "bleed", what exactly that means? sorry, i'm a WCing noob

07-21-2004, 02:44 PM	#5
tofu Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: nyc Posts: 21	why not build a nice external res, like the tank-o-matic? (aesthetics+++) the t-line is obviously a space saver, but a res or air trap will bleed faster.

07-21-2004, 02:45 PM	#6
greenman100 Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 414	bleed=get the air out of the loop T for me

07-21-2004, 05:21 PM	#7
infinity9 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC Posts: 47	i never have understood why t-lines are soo much trouble for people. honestly if making a t-line is difficult they should probably avoid watercooling. resevoirs are not necessary and only slow down the flow of water if anything (likely not noticible in temps though). as far as bleeding quickly, why in the world would you rush a wc setup together. unless you are using an insanely high flow pump i doubt you will have any trouble getting the air out unless you have the t-line installed badly. i think poor planning causes most peoples problems with t-lines. dont waste money and add risk with a res.

07-21-2004, 05:33 PM	#8
Senater_Cache Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: F L Posts: 125	T-line recommendation here I second what infinity said

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