Rad port placement

[joedymueller]

Been looking around,


Does it matter if the Rad ports are on the top or can they be on the bottom?

I don't see why it would make a difference still the same amount of work for the pump, just wondering. mine are currently at the top. would save 2' or so of tube if I switch the ports to the bottom.

 

[jr1]

as far as i know the only difference is ease of bleeding
it's easyer to trap airbubbles when the barbs are at the bottom
at least that's my understanding of it

 

[Bobnova]

If you don't have some sort of vent or port at the top you'll never get the air out without dismounting it and turning it around so you do have something at the top.
Beyond that, it doesn't matter in the slightest.

 

[joedymueller]

ok, so bleed it port side up then i can flip it and mount it?

 

[axis01]

ok, so bleed it port side up then i can flip it and mount it?

Yes or just mount it the way you want it and tip your case around while bleeding.

Axis

 

[doublejack]

as far as i know the only difference is ease of bleeding
it's easyer to trap airbubbles when the barbs are at the bottom
at least that's my understanding of it

That's backwards. Barbs at the top = easier bleeding.

 

[Bobnova]

That's backwards. Barbs at the top = easier bleeding.

He said easier to trap air bubbles with the barbs at the bottom.