the inlets and tanks on top of a rad

Halo_Master · 12-09-2002, 01:48 AM

when mounting a radiator vertically, should the inlets(attached to the small tanks) always be mounted above the rest of the rad or is it possible to mount it the other way around, will this affect performance?

mfpmax · 12-09-2002, 05:44 AM

I've seen someone mount a radiator upside down.

I believe the important part is getting the air out of the radiator.

Cathar · 12-09-2002, 06:53 AM

mfpmax has it.

Once the system is bled of air, it is of next to no consequence which way you mount the radiator except for whichever way is easiest for you to route tubing.

Just lie it flat with the barbs pointing up when bleeding, and give it a good shake every few minutes until all the air is out of it. Then you can stick it wherever way you want.

12-09-2002, 01:48 AM	#1
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12-09-2002, 05:44 AM	#2
mfpmax Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Rockledge,FL,US Posts: 731	I've seen someone mount a radiator upside down. I believe the important part is getting the air out of the radiator. __________________ My old and retired watercooling setup. Watercooled K6-2 450 at 600 Also Retired - Watercooling an XP1800@1782MHz

12-09-2002, 06:53 AM	#3
Cathar Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,538	mfpmax has it. Once the system is bled of air, it is of next to no consequence which way you mount the radiator except for whichever way is easiest for you to route tubing. Just lie it flat with the barbs pointing up when bleeding, and give it a good shake every few minutes until all the air is out of it. Then you can stick it wherever way you want.

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