Emptying my Setup efficiently

xoLiVeRx · 01-10-2002, 07:12 PM

good evening, I have a setup with a reservoir and i was wondering if someone has a link to, or any insight on the best possible way to empty the setup so i may put some new water in...I have tried in the past to just turn the pump off, unhook a hose and point it into a pitcher and have had minimal success...some water comes out but ALOT stays around the pump/res etc...any feedback would be greatly appricaited.

oLi

Brad · 01-10-2002, 08:02 PM

move the res and pump out of the case, and have it as low as possible, then just sit it in a bucket or something, and pull one hose out, almost all of it should come out.

xoLiVeRx · 01-12-2002, 11:38 AM

sorry brad, im having a hard time visualizing this...i need to move the pump and res out of that case for what reason? pump needs to be submerged? any clarification would be appriciated!

oli

GigaFrog · 01-12-2002, 04:11 PM

Put a Tee connector at the lowest point of your system (if you have a reservoir, just put a fitting at the bottom side of it). The 3rd output of the Tee is connected to a long hose (~2 feet) which other end is closed by a cap. This is the flush end.
Do the same thing at the highest point of the system. This is the bleed end.

To empty: Take the flush hose closed end down below the computer and open it to flush your water is a bucket. Open the bleed tube up above the computer to let the air come in. The water should flush quite quickly.

To fill up: Keep the bleed tube open, high, and not on top of your system (water may come out of it, put a small bucket under it).
Take the flush tube high up, and fill through it. Once it is full, run the pump to flush air pockets. That should fill up with minimum air pocket.

Personnaly, I have more problems filling up that flushing. This system is a bit complex, but should ease filling.

Good luck.

Brad · 01-13-2002, 03:44 PM

I remove it from my case so no drops will get anywhere near the computer itself.

xoLiVeRx · 01-15-2002, 12:22 PM

giga can u answer that question in regards to a system without a bleed/fill tube? it has a res etc.

deeznuts · 01-16-2002, 06:41 PM

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Originally posted by xoLiVeRx
giga can u answer that question in regards to a system without a bleed/fill tube? it has a res etc.

he is saying PUT ONE IN! only costs less than a buck for a T. find the lowest point in your system. for instance, if you have your res/pump at the bottom, one of the hoses leading up to it, inlet or outlet, could be used. cut it in a spot, put the T in. do the same for above, so air can rush in when you are draining. this is going to be the easiest way to do it.

you also said this

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i need to move the pump and res out of that case for what reason?

he doesn't mean move it permanently, but to flush the system, move it out, put in a bucket, and drain. make sure it is lower than the other components if you go this route.

01-10-2002, 07:12 PM	#1
xoLiVeRx Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 27	Emptying my Setup efficiently good evening, I have a setup with a reservoir and i was wondering if someone has a link to, or any insight on the best possible way to empty the setup so i may put some new water in...I have tried in the past to just turn the pump off, unhook a hose and point it into a pitcher and have had minimal success...some water comes out but ALOT stays around the pump/res etc...any feedback would be greatly appricaited. oLi Last edited by xoLiVeRx; 01-10-2002 at 07:15 PM.

01-12-2002, 04:11 PM	#4
GigaFrog Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NorthWest (French & US) Posts: 88	Put a Tee connector at the lowest point of your system (if you have a reservoir, just put a fitting at the bottom side of it). The 3rd output of the Tee is connected to a long hose (~2 feet) which other end is closed by a cap. This is the flush end. Do the same thing at the highest point of the system. This is the bleed end. To empty: Take the flush hose closed end down below the computer and open it to flush your water is a bucket. Open the bleed tube up above the computer to let the air come in. The water should flush quite quickly. To fill up: Keep the bleed tube open, high, and not on top of your system (water may come out of it, put a small bucket under it). Take the flush tube high up, and fill through it. Once it is full, run the pump to flush air pockets. That should fill up with minimum air pocket. Personnaly, I have more problems filling up that flushing. This system is a bit complex, but should ease filling. Good luck. __________________ Got water? Water cooled for 3 years. Safe with thermal switch. Now silent with fan thermostat. Last edited by GigaFrog; 01-12-2002 at 04:22 PM.

01-10-2002, 08:02 PM	#2
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	move the res and pump out of the case, and have it as low as possible, then just sit it in a bucket or something, and pull one hose out, almost all of it should come out.

01-12-2002, 11:38 AM	#3
xoLiVeRx Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 27	sorry brad, im having a hard time visualizing this...i need to move the pump and res out of that case for what reason? pump needs to be submerged? any clarification would be appriciated! oli

01-13-2002, 03:44 PM	#5
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	I remove it from my case so no drops will get anywhere near the computer itself.

01-15-2002, 12:22 PM	#6
xoLiVeRx Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 27	giga can u answer that question in regards to a system without a bleed/fill tube? it has a res etc.

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