advice on house move

dazzyboy10 · 15 Feb 2014 at 12:56

This may come across as a strange question but i will be moving house in the next 2 weeks and i have a fully watercooled system. Will i need to drain the system before packing my PC or will it be sturdy enough as i dont want it leaking in transit. It will be stored in the original box that my case came in (inc polystyrene).

OLDPHART · 15 Feb 2014 at 14:20

If everything is secure inside the case just check everything is tight you could put some kitchen roll round fittings + res use some tape to keep in place and just strap it in a car seat upright and drive carefully.

At new house check for leaks if all good fire her up.

If anything leaks make good and give it a going over with a hair dryer for a few minute's put in warm place leave for a while check again if all good your ready to go.

Done it myself a few time's, even with my own and my rad is external 560 rad l just wrapped that up in bubble wrap. Placed it upright on backseat of car with rad lying securely beside it.

Jusr drive carefully.

dazzyboy10 · 15 Feb 2014 at 15:19

As i dont drive it will be in the back of a removals van

OLDPHART · 15 Feb 2014 at 15:25

Hi if its not far ask a friend with a car to transport it, would not do this in a removals van.

dazzyboy10 · 15 Feb 2014 at 15:33

well it'll be a 40 minute drive but we don't have any family members or friends who drive

hawkhench · 15 Feb 2014 at 16:37

Weigh up whether the hassle of draining your system is worth as much to you as a taxi would cost I guess?

nutsnut · 15 Feb 2014 at 16:51

Where about are you based, maybe a fourm member could help if fuel cost are covered?

dazzyboy10 · 15 Feb 2014 at 16:53

good point. looks like ill be draining it then

dazzyboy10 · 15 Feb 2014 at 16:54

nutsnut said:
Where about are you based, maybe a fourm member could help if fuel cost are covered?

Thats a nice thought but i think draining is easier. Its about time i changed the fluid anyway