Changing Fluid and tubing

[DrPeirson]

Hey guys,

So, my water cooling setup uses 3/8 tubing and I am switching onto 1/2. I am also changing the CPU block as i'm also changing sockets and I like the idea of having a clean block.

As for the radiator/pump/res is there a good method for cleaning out the system? The pre-mixed liquid at the moment is Mayhems Black Oil stuff and I am switching to White fluid. Would I simply run the loop outside my case while pumping de-ionized water around until everything is clear? I just don't want to have to order 2 bottles of fluid and have one completely wasted during 'cleaning'.

 

[OptimaLnrg]

going from black to white i'd say you're going to be cleaning for a long time!

you'll need to flush the rads with tap water a few times first and then flush with di water.
flush the pump /res with di water
clean any gpu blocks fully
make up a makeshift loop and run diwater for a few hours
empty it and run di water again (this helps cleat any droplets from the pump etc)
run until water is clear
???
profit

 

[DrPeirson]

going from black to white i'd say you're going to be cleaning for a long time!

you'll need to flush the rads with tap water a few times first and then flush with di water.
flush the pump /res with di water
clean any gpu blocks fully
make up a makeshift loop and run diwater for a few hours
empty it and run di water again (this helps cleat any droplets from the pump etc)
run until water is clear
???
profit

I might just order the white tubing, out of sight out of mind right?

 

[Harveywoo]

Good maintenance via flushing will also prolong the life of your components, I strip and flush my sys every 6 months and change all coolant and I have never had any probs.

Out of sight out of mind for gunky bits of old coolant

Choice is yours.

 

[Zeed]

gr8 kits

I cool my whole system with this. Rad mounted externaly 3x7v on fans.
While gaming cpu hits 67c max gpu 50c......
What more do you need ??