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Originally posted by 8-Ball
Sorry Shaft, it appears you have read the other thread,
though, I'm still not sure we agree, for reasons listed above.
Having the rad in a parallel loop with lower flow would be exactly as outlined above. where by lower flow does not necessarily mean more heat output, as you're moving less water through the rad.
Hope this makes sense
8ball
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I agree that there is a point in reducing flow in a rad makes things start heading in the other direction......ie heat transfer is reduced.
However the point I am trying (actually asking about) to make is that since we are dealing with metal to water heat transfer in a water block and water to metal to air transfer in a radiator would you not agree that while a happy medium (sweet spot) can be reached regarding velocity between the block and the rad that due to the principals involved regarding heat transfer that a block is more efficient at higher velocities while a radiator is more efficient at a lower velocity than you would have in the block?
Would not having separate loops for each allow you to tune each to maximum potential? Also, would you not find that the happiest velocity for the radiator would be lower than the one for the block?