Leak Testing

iKettles · 20 Jul 2008 at 12:54

Quick question, should I leak test my water cooling loop with the PC components installed? Or should I leak test with just the water cooling bits in the case?

Cob · 20 Jul 2008 at 13:38

Leak test with just the watercooling bits if possible.

iKettles · 20 Jul 2008 at 13:58

How hard will it be to install the block if there's water floating around in the loop?

Firestar_3x · 20 Jul 2008 at 14:05

Very.

Build watercooled setup in place, short out ATX psu connector so the pump just runs, look for leaks.

I never leak test, if you take care and build it correctly you shouldn't get leaks.

Brizzles · 20 Jul 2008 at 15:43

I leak test with everthing inplace.

Pointless really leak testing a loop if you're going to be moving it around afterwards to fit hardware .

Short the PSU , have a quick look for obvious leaks , then away you go.

I've fitted lots of loops and have confidence in my builds , so i never leak test for more than about 2 minutes

dr. sarf · 20 Jul 2008 at 18:25

The only leak testing I do is after putting the PC together in its entirety and turning it on for the first time. :eek:

Greebo · 20 Jul 2008 at 18:30

dr. sarf said:
The only leak testing I do is after putting the PC together in its entirety and turning it on for the first time.

Same here but I use 7/16" tube on 1/2" barbs and still put on jubilee clips for good measure (not needed but I have them lying around so why not)

dr. sarf · 20 Jul 2008 at 18:43

Greebo said:
Same here but I use 7/16" tube on 1/2" barbs and still put on jubilee clips for good measure (not needed but I have them lying around so why not)

Ditto - aint never gonna leak doing that!

With the exception of a duff block/rad/res!