Radiator question Swiftech H20Apex Ultra Plus Watercooling Kit)

pegasus1 · 26 Jul 2006 at 17:06

try it without the fan controller maybe

easyrider · 26 Jul 2006 at 17:07

I have,

I read that some psu's dont work properly without enough load?

Is this true?

maddness · 26 Jul 2006 at 17:39

never heard of that before lol

there are the pins i use to determine if the psu is working
probably the same thing but worth a shot. (green and black)

easyrider · 26 Jul 2006 at 17:46

done green and black and tried another PSU that I know works.

Now I get nothing

easyrider · 26 Jul 2006 at 17:58

done it

what a noob,the paperclip had some plastic on the ends so was not making proper contact

its now running and by the looks of it no initial leaks.

how long does it take for the froth to go?

thanks

maddness · 26 Jul 2006 at 18:03

lol duh.

well i just set mine up in the last hour, filled it up and just go lol

running for the last hour, 41 idle @ 2.93Ghz quad goodness

btw im using the thermaltake bigwater SE, and im proud

easyrider · 26 Jul 2006 at 20:00

Any ideas how I get rid of these bubbles and froth been running in a loop now for around 2 and half hours

Leak Free!

Its just the froth now

weescott · 26 Jul 2006 at 20:04

Top the system up if you can, tilt the system to get the trapped air.

easyrider · 26 Jul 2006 at 20:25

weescott said:
Top the system up if you can, tilt the system to get the trapped air.

I've topped up the res and its at the desired level I think.Above the minium res line anyway.

do you mean just tilt the whole case over on its side?

Is this safe?

lol

weescott · 26 Jul 2006 at 20:31

Yip. It's the best way to do it! I have built watercooling loops in the past that are tested and excess air taken out in less than 1hr. Just make sure you stress each joint by moving the tubing about and you don't need to leak test for 24hrs.

easyrider · 26 Jul 2006 at 20:42

when i tilt to do i turn it on?

maddness · 26 Jul 2006 at 20:43

ive found it best to turn the pump on and off a few times , usually does the trick, dont think i want to juggle a stacker over.

MikeTimbers · 26 Jul 2006 at 20:46

You can also squeeze the tubing to slow down the flow; this helps to allow the air to settle out of the water.

easyrider · 26 Jul 2006 at 21:13

Right,

I leant the case back.
On its side
then right upside down.

I still have bubbles ..

Am i being impatient? lol

DaveMac · 26 Jul 2006 at 21:33

I'd guess the upside down rad has trapped an air bubble that will generate froth till its filled.

Can you tip the case on its side so the outlet barb on the rad is at the top and run it that way for a while. (+ check the res is sealed and it and the pump don't move about too much)

easyrider · 26 Jul 2006 at 21:40

Think I have cracked it!

I did another case spin and changed the speed of the pump to number 2.

I would say there is 75% less bubbles

Will leave running another hour to see

mercyless · 26 Jul 2006 at 22:09

what about your res easy, have you left the plug out or loose for air to get out?

easyrider · 26 Jul 2006 at 23:37

mercyless said:
what about your res easy, have you left the plug out or loose for air to get out?

No should I?

mercyless · 27 Jul 2006 at 08:53

for bleeding, yes ,would have been a lot easier.

easyrider · 27 Jul 2006 at 11:00

will run it with the res open at slow speed just to make sure

Thanks