Bykski flow meter, flow direction?

Jay85 · 8 Oct 2020 at 02:47

Just installed the flow meter from Bykski but as soon as i plug it in with the pump running, i get an Alarm. Am i right in saying the flow should be from left to right?

This is how i've set it up at the moment:

If its incorrect, is there a way to invert the impeller inside so it will work?

seth1969 · 8 Oct 2020 at 07:10

Looked at the instructions, there was no mention of flow directions.
But what i did notice was its made of aluminium, so you should probably remove and but on Morecambe bay

Jay85 · 8 Oct 2020 at 08:21

seth1969 said:
Looked at the instructions, there was no mention of flow directions.
But what i did notice was its made of aluminium, so you should probably remove and but on Morecambe bay

Weird, i found some on their official website which mentions it should be from the left to right :confused:

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yeah i read about this but there are no reports of damage of damage due to it being anodised. I might just remove it anyway for peace of mind. I wanted the POM version but they sent this one instead

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seth1969 · 8 Oct 2020 at 12:52

Jay85 said:
Weird, i found some on their official website which mentions it should be from the left to right .

yeah i read about this but there are no reports of damage of damage due to it being anodised. I might just remove it anyway for peace of mind. I wanted the POM version but they sent this one instead .

yeh got the aquacomputer one POM and stainless.

seth1969 · 8 Oct 2020 at 12:54

Mind you, you could see with your gpu block it it was effecting it?

Jay85 · 8 Oct 2020 at 13:23

seth1969 said:
yeh got the aquacomputer one POM and stainless.

Which model do you have? I've been looking and noticed they have a NEXT version with the LCD display that allows for dual flow as well for £65 ish.

seth1969 said:
Mind you, you could see with your gpu block it it was effecting it?

The gpu is in a separate loop so unaffected.

seth1969 · 8 Oct 2020 at 13:59

Jay85 said:
Which model do you have?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aqua-computer-high-flow-flow-sensor-wc-113-aq.html

seth1969 · 8 Oct 2020 at 14:05

Watching a vid and took your flow sensor apart and swapped the impeller the other way around.
But it was in Chinese :confused:

Jay85 · 8 Oct 2020 at 14:26

seth1969 said:
Watching a vid and took your flow sensor apart and swapped the impeller the other way around.
But it was in Chinese

Link to the video? Is it the same model as the one i have? Thanks

seth1969 · 8 Oct 2020 at 14:59

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogB0VC9-J4I

Think its a different shape to yours.

Jay85 · 8 Oct 2020 at 15:20

seth1969 said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogB0VC9-J4I

Think its a different shape to yours.

Ah yes it is, its the POM version but i believe the internals are the same. Mine just doesn't have the temp sensor probe inside, only flow rate via an impeller. I'll open it up tonight and see if i can invert the impeller 180 and see if it works... fingers crossed!

seth1969 · 8 Oct 2020 at 15:39

Let us know how you get on.

Jay85 · 8 Oct 2020 at 23:10

seth1969 said:
Let us know how you get on.

Sorted! Inverted impeller works just like the POM model

seth1969 · 9 Oct 2020 at 18:29

Good show, just keep an eye on the cpu block for any nasty stuff going on as it does say on their site alu loops only?

Slinky69 · 10 Oct 2020 at 10:42

Funky - Does it have a battery to power the display?

Jay85 · 10 Oct 2020 at 16:51

seth1969 said:
Good show, just keep an eye on the cpu block for any nasty stuff going on as it does say on their site alu loops only?

I've double checked on their website and it says its anodised so will work with all loops, i'll keep an eye on on it though regardless just incase. So far so good though, have the pc on more than 12 hours a day and not seen anything weird going on yet...

Slinky69 said:
Funky - Does it have a battery to power the display?

It's powered via a molex cable direct from the psu. Have to get a sata splitter as my psu doesn't support so many molex cables lol.

seth1969 · 10 Oct 2020 at 21:13

I was worried for you as it say on their site---- The Bykski Inline Aluminum Flow Meter Module w/ OLED Display offers a real time reading of your inline flow rate. The in-line block uses industry standard G1/4 fittings. The all aluminum module MUST be used in aluminum compatible loops.

Jay85 · 10 Oct 2020 at 21:20

seth1969 said:
I was worried for you as it say on their site---- The Bykski Inline Aluminum Flow Meter Module w/ OLED Display offers a real time reading of your inline flow rate. The in-line block uses industry standard G1/4 fittings. The all aluminum module MUST be used in aluminum compatible loops.

Weird, on their official site it says differently. I can imagine older models being untreated aluminium. I did have a look at the internals when i inverted the propeller and its all anodised black inside.

seth1969 · 10 Oct 2020 at 21:44

The Bykski Inline Aluminum Flow Meter Module w/ OLED Display offers a real time reading of your inline flow rate. The in-line block uses industry standard G1/4 fittings. The all aluminum module MUST be used in aluminum compatible loops.

FEATURES

Aluminum Component (must be used in aluminum compatible loops)
G1/4 Thread

SPECIFICATIONS

Thread:G1/4
Color:Black
Material:Aluminum
Brand:Bykski

COMPATIBILITY

Loop:Aluminum

PARTS INCLUDED

1x Bykski In-line Aluminum Flow Meter Module w/ OLED Display

WARNINGS
Module designed to read flow rates from left to right while facing the screen. Module will beep if flow is backwards.

This component has aluminum that comes in contact with the coolant. You MUST use this in an aluminum compatible loop.

Bykski.us is not responsible for any damage caused by or when using this product. Please use at your own risk.

Off their own US site

SKU B-TFC-X-BK

seth1969 · 10 Oct 2020 at 21:49

Instructions says flow left to right, looking @ screen.

Wonder if they assembled the impeller wrong way round?