Single Bay Reservoirs keep putting bubbles in my loop

Logic Zero · 13 Mar 2008 at 15:14

Hi guys

I have a DD single bay res in my loop, straight after my 18w laing ddc. The bubbles are spinning around really fast in the res and every so often (couple times a minute) a bubble or two escapes down the res and into the loop. Its really annoying cuz it makes a loud noise when it does this (WC builders can appreciate this). Is there any solution to this problem? The res it full to the brim, you can't get more in there?

I have also tried propping up the front of the case using various items, I still get the problem.

Is this a known issue with single bay res's?

chaparral · 13 Mar 2008 at 15:40

Logic Zero said:
Is there any solution to this problem?

Yes....by fitting a double sized 5.25" bay res or lower power waterpump

Logic Zero said:
Is this a known issue with single bay res's?

Yes........My XSPC single sized 5.25" bay res & 18w waterpump does the same....

Brizzles · 13 Mar 2008 at 15:50

Logic Zero said:
I have a DD single bay res in my loop, straight after my 18w laing ddc.

Putting the res before the pump will solve this.

Or try a small piece of sponge in the res.

Mark

Reality|Bites · 13 Mar 2008 at 15:54

Yup the sponge trick should work.

chaparral · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:03

mrdbristol said:
Putting the res before the pump will solve this.

Or try a small piece of sponge in the res.

Mark

My res is before my pump and it still does it.

StevenG · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:24

my res is before my pump and i used to have a Repack (1/4 size 5.25" Bay Res) and that didnt put bubbles in my loop either. as long as its above/inline and before the pump it should be fine.

StevenG

Van Diemen · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:41

mrdbristol said:
Putting the res before the pump will solve this.

Or try a small piece of sponge in the res.

Mark

That will work

I have a XSPC single sized 5.25" before my pump, no bubbles

clone · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:57

How long did you bleed your setup as it may just need to settle down.

PinkFloyd · 13 Mar 2008 at 18:18

Bubbles. The main reason I avoid Bayres. Just hassle imo

Have heard the sponge trick to be the best solution though.

Foehammer2003 · 13 Mar 2008 at 18:45

I like my bubbles... just proves to me the loop is still working

Gotta get some sponge myself as i heard that works, but wont the sponge degrade and clog my loop up after some time?

w3bbo · 13 Mar 2008 at 22:43

The DD bayres only use a single divider but the newer XSPC bayres uses 3 different sections which really helps in keeping the bubbles out of your loop.

Fill the res up to the brim, replace the top but leave it loosened off for a while. Aslong as water isn't splashing out of the hole it'll be ok. Once the bubbles have settled down you can then screw it down completely. The trick is to ensure there is no room for air in your res.

chaparral · 14 Mar 2008 at 07:42

w3bbo said:
The DD bayres only use a single divider but the newer XSPC bayres uses 3 different sections which really helps in keeping the bubbles out of your loop.

Fill the res up to the brim, replace the top but leave it loosened off for a while. Aslong as water isn't splashing out of the hole it'll be ok. Once the bubbles have settled down you can then screw it down completely. The trick is to ensure there is no room for air in your res.

Cheers w3bbo this has fixed my bubble problem..........(I managed to fit about another half cup of water in my single XSPC bay res)

w3bbo · 14 Mar 2008 at 11:45

Glad I could be of service

Arthalen · 14 Mar 2008 at 21:59

w3bbo said:
The DD bayres only use a single divider but the newer XSPC bayres uses 3 different sections which really helps in keeping the bubbles out of your loop.

Fill the res up to the brim, replace the top but leave it loosened off for a while. Aslong as water isn't splashing out of the hole it'll be ok. Once the bubbles have settled down you can then screw it down completely. The trick is to ensure there is no room for air in your res.

As a previous owner to a DD Single Bayres, I concur. The trick is to get as little air left in the bay res as possible, even going as far as to tip the rig so that all the air in the BayRes is floating towards the air hole while you fill those last few drops.

G.O.A.T · 15 Mar 2008 at 10:52

I had the same problem with a single bay res, the outlet is too close to the surface of the water. I solved the problem by going to a dual bay res.