Filling / Drainage

[Choaski]

Ok so, I’ve accumulated all the parts i need to fit my first ever loop, I’ve not seen much mentioned about filling / draining loops though.

So, what would I need to be able to Fill and Drain a loop, is it as simple as just put a pipe at the top / bottom of the res (res / pump all in one) ?

What do i use to stop the flow out of the drainage pipe? I had a quick browse through the water-cooled parts but didn’t see anything that jumped out at me and said “YOU THERE BUY ME, IM WHAT YOU NEED”

The setup consists of;
• XSPC AX360 Triple Fan Radiator - White
• XSPC AX240 Dual Fan Radiator - White
• EK Water Blocks EK-D5 Vario X-RES 100 (incl. pump)
• Monsoon 16/11mm (ID 7/16 OD 5/8) Free Center Compression Fitting Six Pack - Blue
• Mayhems Ice Dragon Nano Fluid 1L
• XSPC ECX Ultra Concentrate Coolant UV Blue
• Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 16/11 - Clear
• Aqua Computer Kryographics for GTX 770 Acrylic Edition - Nickel x2

When i get around to putting it together, there will be another post, with some dodgy diagram of me still being scared of how to put stuff together

Thanks for the help.

 

[AndoriAvalonia]

Something like:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Aqua Computer Ball Valve Female Thread G 1/4 without Fittings £5.99
1 x XSPC G1/4" T Fitting (Chrome) £3.95
1 x XSPC G1/4" 5mm Male to Male Fitting (Chrome) £1.79
1 x XSPC G1/4" Plug (Chrome) £1.55
Total : £15.55 (includes shipping : £1.90 Ex.VAT).



It's bascally what I fitted in mine using a couple of extra fittings. I acutally used a 4-way and added a temp sensor.

Alternatively, could mount it direct on something like the pump using another male-male fitting, and maybe a rotary fitting.

As far as filling goes, I used a sauce bottle from the range so I'd got something with a nozzle and topped the res up. I'd then blip the pump on for as long as it needed to push some fluid round the loop but not too long so as to run it dry.

 

[Glanza]

I've just plummed my drain into my pump top so when I drain I just attach a pipe and open the port up.

 

[Combat Fighter]

Something like:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Aqua Computer Ball Valve Female Thread G 1/4 without Fittings £5.99
1 x XSPC G1/4" T Fitting (Chrome) £3.95
1 x XSPC G1/4" 5mm Male to Male Fitting (Chrome) £1.79
1 x XSPC G1/4" Plug (Chrome) £1.55
Total : £15.55 (includes shipping : £1.90 Ex.VAT).



It's bascally what I fitted in mine using a couple of extra fittings. I acutally used a 4-way and added a temp sensor.

Alternatively, could mount it direct on something like the pump using another male-male fitting, and maybe a rotary fitting.

As far as filling goes, I used a sauce bottle from the range so I'd got something with a nozzle and topped the res up. I'd then blip the pump on for as long as it needed to push some fluid round the loop but not too long so as to run it dry.

I have one of these on the drainage port on my rad (480mm Monsta) and it's also the lowest part in the system which you want. Works a treat. I have a barbed end on mine so I just plug a bit of pipe on the end, turn the valve and it empties out the system no problem (I also open one of the ports on top of my tube res to allow air in before doing so).

 

[Choaski]

Something like:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Aqua Computer Ball Valve Female Thread G 1/4 without Fittings £5.99
1 x XSPC G1/4" T Fitting (Chrome) £3.95
1 x XSPC G1/4" 5mm Male to Male Fitting (Chrome) £1.79
1 x XSPC G1/4" Plug (Chrome) £1.55
Total : £15.55 (includes shipping : £1.90 Ex.VAT).



It's bascally what I fitted in mine using a couple of extra fittings. I acutally used a 4-way and added a temp sensor.

Alternatively, could mount it direct on something like the pump using another male-male fitting, and maybe a rotary fitting.

As far as filling goes, I used a sauce bottle from the range so I'd got something with a nozzle and topped the res up. I'd then blip the pump on for as long as it needed to push some fluid round the loop but not too long so as to run it dry.

Just ordered exact parts ;3 / Would it be worth attaching this to 30cm of pipe then add a quick release valve onto my RAD (Lowest point of loop on paper)