best way to cleanba radiator?

almoststew1990 · 1 May 2014 at 22:44

This might be a stupid question but can I pour water through my radiator? I.e. from top to bottom, to clear out the dust? There isn't anything electrical involved, once the fans are removed right?

How do you clear out a radiator? I'm using an h100i

ukbilleh · 1 May 2014 at 23:09

probably avoid the water route. Will make the dust it doesn't shift stick to the rad and you'll have to dry it off before putting it back in your system. Tbh an air compressor / can of compressed air + a soft brush should do the job

doyll · 2 May 2014 at 00:55

If it's not installed wash it in the sink and than let it dry before installing.

OLDPHART · 2 May 2014 at 08:57

Hi, with my custom loop 560 rad been externaly mounted under my desk in the foot well. Once a month l give it a quick brush all round and a blast of air from a small air pump for inflatables.

I bought this a couple of years ago for about £12 Sidewinder Air Pump 240v with 3 nozzle sizes and it does work very well l must say.

I must have saved a small fortune instead of buying Air Dusters at about £8 ago, apart from our house having 3 PC's alone.

John Paddy · 2 May 2014 at 09:14

The Datavac is the best thing you can use, just like compressed air but no need to buy refills. This is what i use.

HeX · 2 May 2014 at 10:16

I just use the vacuum and give it a good going over...

NoNameNoNumber · 2 May 2014 at 10:17

Turn the fans up and use the vacuum

OLDPHART · 2 May 2014 at 20:11

John Paddy said:
The Datavac is the best thing you can use, just like compressed air but no need to buy refills. This is what i use.

IMaO at £66 no thank you , £12 Sidewinder Air Pump 240v with 3 nozzle sizes its a no brainer.