Water Cooling System Maintenance

[ProgramGuy]

Hi Guys,

I have my system all plumbed up and I noticed that there is a point where it would be difficult to drain the entire system based on gravity without really rocking this system. Has anyone ever hooked up an air source (small psi) to help expedite the draining?

 

[EarthDog]

My mouth.

Works fine!

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I would suggest rocking the case instead of using an air line.
Air will flow very differently from water through the system and could potentially cause a leak to appear that wasn't there before.

Like EarthDog said, if you really need to use air, use your mouth. You definitely won't over-pressure it that way.

 

[ProgramGuy]

My mouth. Works fine!

I have a mouth... Does anyone know what psi compression fittings are rated at (some people have bigger mouths than others)?

 

[ATMINSIDE]

It's not the compression fitting I would worry about, it's things like the block seals and pump seals.

 

[ProgramGuy]

It's not the compression fitting I would worry about, it's things like the block seals and pump seals.

I see... didn't even think about those... I'm glad I asked now. Thanks!