Emptying a watercooling system to fill?

[Max Payneguin]

Well, I've been planning an inline system for some time now, but now the only thing I have a question on is how do I empty the inline system if I want to put all new fresh water in? Do I actually have to take all my components out of my case for it? And how long does the water last before it should be replaced?

[The Overclocker]

how about a small pump to fill it and empty it, or possably do what i did, putt the fillinf tube down so it is the lowest bit of the system and water should come out, i would recomend changine the water every few months

[Colin]

Put a tee in at the lowest point of your system with a short length of tubing and a valve at the end. Draining your coolant will be easy. Just move your computer next to a sink, put the valve over the sink and open it. The valve will also help in getting air bubbles out to aid in priming your pump. Here is a pic (http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1551335&a=11768501&p=42034952) of my first watercooled system to give you an idea. The valve is that foam covered thing to the right of the pump.