I recently connected up my first watercooling system. Actually, I just connected the parts, I have not yet installed it in my case yet.
I have had some problems because I found out that I ordered the wrong radiator and got 3/8in instead of 1/2in connection.
Anyways, I was eagar to try things out so I was able to hook up everything. I figure I'll use it til my replacement part arrives.
The system should still work with some bubbles, right? just not as efficiently?
BUT, I have noticed some "issues". I can not seem to get rid of the air bubbles. I think this is because of my radiator's smaller connection. I think its slowing down the flow at the output. I have a bleed valve thing and it does help to remove most bubbles.
When I get my replacement part and convert to all 1/2in connection, should this fix my problem?
How should I mount my radiator? should I have the connection at the top or the bottom? does it matter?
Also, I left this setup running overnight to test for leaks.
I noticed that after a while, it is hard to tell if there is any flow at all.
I have to shake the radiator alittle, then I see some air bubbles fly through the tubing.
I'm hoping that this means that there still is flow but I just can't see it because there are no bubbles in the tubing
I have had some problems because I found out that I ordered the wrong radiator and got 3/8in instead of 1/2in connection.
Anyways, I was eagar to try things out so I was able to hook up everything. I figure I'll use it til my replacement part arrives.
The system should still work with some bubbles, right? just not as efficiently?
BUT, I have noticed some "issues". I can not seem to get rid of the air bubbles. I think this is because of my radiator's smaller connection. I think its slowing down the flow at the output. I have a bleed valve thing and it does help to remove most bubbles.
When I get my replacement part and convert to all 1/2in connection, should this fix my problem?
How should I mount my radiator? should I have the connection at the top or the bottom? does it matter?
Also, I left this setup running overnight to test for leaks.
I noticed that after a while, it is hard to tell if there is any flow at all.
I have to shake the radiator alittle, then I see some air bubbles fly through the tubing.
I'm hoping that this means that there still is flow but I just can't see it because there are no bubbles in the tubing