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Can O' Beans · 11-13-2002, 12:57 AM

I can't see how a rad/HC can get worse results with higher flow (not including pump heat).

Yes, the water isn't cooled down as much per volumetric unit, BUT the water as a whole is now moving a lot quicker thru the rad - more heat removal overall for the system.

Pump heat output into the water is another part, but that entirely depends on your pump choice and restriction of the system as a whole (affecting pump's efficiency).

I'm actually going to try a few things when my lazy butt gets further along in my current WC system. One of the main things is to try to remove most of the pump heat before it can even get into the water.

11-13-2002, 12:57 AM	#12
Can O' Beans Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pa - USA Posts: 264	I can't see how a rad/HC can get worse results with higher flow (not including pump heat). Yes, the water isn't cooled down as much per volumetric unit, BUT the water as a whole is now moving a lot quicker thru the rad - more heat removal overall for the system. Pump heat output into the water is another part, but that entirely depends on your pump choice and restriction of the system as a whole (affecting pump's efficiency). I'm actually going to try a few things when my lazy butt gets further along in my current WC system. One of the main things is to try to remove most of the pump heat before it can even get into the water.