Circulation problem

We've been in touch and should hopefully get this sorted over the weekend, assuming we can't get it done via this thread first :)
Just hope that no damage has occurred with everything being connected on the first few attempts...

Btw, I don't pretend know everything and there are people here with far more knowledge than me on the subject.

One question: I was under the impression that running pumps in series didn't really increase pressure/flow, but was more of a redundancy thing?
 
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extrememachine said:
2pumps ? Is that really necessary?
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It shouldn't be, just thought I would suggest it in case the extra power made a difference to whatever the issue was, but I think you have found it now.


Uncle Petey said:
One question: I was under the impression that running pumps in series didn't really increase pressure/flow, but was more of a redundancy thing?
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Running pumps in series effectively doubles up on pressure but doesn't increase flow (unless the is a restriction overcome by the additional pressure, in which case flow will increase) it's similar to running push/pull with fans, where the airflow can't be raised higher than what the most powerful fan can provide but the static pressure can be combined.

Parallel pumps double up on flow rate but don't really effect pressure much, they are comparable to running two fans side by side.
 
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The foam looks like it's only required to stop a vortex forming. You don't seem to have enough flow to cause that particular problem so I'd worry about that if/when it happens. The suggestion from their manual is that it's only/more likely to happen if you use both bottom-mounted ports.

You may have it less than optimally set up as it would appear - although not explicitly stated in the manual - that you should be using ports 1 & 3 (or 2 & 4) for the way you have it set up. Basically, you want the flow to go through the rad and not just largely bypass it - which you'd be doing if you used ports on the same side like 1&4 (or 2&3). I wouldn't have thought that would cause bad flow but it is possible that the connectors wouldn't screw in properly if they collide - difficult to tell from the manual. Also difficult to tell from the pics which ports you have connected so you may be correct already.
 
extrememachine said:
EK-RES X3 400

Just pondering if I tubed this the wrong way and if the sponge is needed?

Current configuration is hole underneat res to pump and 1 hole from bottom side to last rad.
There are other holes plugged on the side though.

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109841037.pdf
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I wondered that but having read the instructions, you only get bleed issues if your using the rear as inlet and the front right as outlet. And vortex issues when using both bottom ports, your set-up should be fine.
 
Without being there and actually looking at your build it is impossible to give you an definite answer. Have you arranged Uncle Petey coming to help? Short of stripping it all down, checking each radiator for blockage / restriction and re tubing it all I don't know what to suggest. If they are clear and your tubing isn't kinked then there is no reason why it shouldn't fill and bleed correctly. Jumping the 24 pin and filling should work. I appreciate something is wrong and it must be frustrating but your best bet is having someone with some experience come and check everything and help you. None of us learned anything without help ;)
 
I agree. We can only do so much to suggest this and that based on limited info.

Unless something crops up, I should be paying a visit tomorrow to see what can be done :) Turns out that we don't live very far from each other, so that helps.
 
I'd probably be at the point of dismantling everything. Take it out of the case and piece by piece reassemble the loop, refilling it each time. A PITA maybe, but you've spent enough time on this its not going to hurt.

Eventually you will find the problem. OR maybe you will put it all together and it will be flowing fine. At which point you can install into your case.
 
Been tilting and turning there are some suttle movements in the tubing, particularly around the cpu block but nothing major.
I think I shall wait for Peter to come round before I do a re-loop.
 
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