Reservoir help

[ThePunkGeek]

well i am wanting to change my watercooling to an inline system but i have no clue what to do about a Reservoir. i was thinking about possible using some pvc but still no clue how i could do that anyone have any ideas of what i can do for it and how i could build it any help would be nice thanks alot.

 

[nikhsub1]

You don't NEED to use a res at all, you can use a "T" line. Here is a link: http://www.wc101.com/guides/t-line/

 

[ThePunkGeek]

ya i know i read that before looked harder then a res.

 

[JFettig]

go to radioshack, get a project box, go to a hardware store, get some barbs and some jbweld, and have fun!

 

[nikhsub1]

ya i know i read that before looked harder then a res.

All you need is a T splitter, $1, and a piece of hose, not hard at all, and it won't LEAK

 

[ThePunkGeek]

ok well i understand most it and the basic idea but still 1 prob.
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[JFettig]

put a hose on the high side, then cap it

 

[nikhsub1]

ok well i understand most it and the basic idea but still 1 prob.
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This is the best way to do a "T", in between the outlet of the block and the inlet of the pump (for easy priming when filling).



Here are some pics of mine:

 

[JFettig]

how i usually have mine set up, im going to change it later on to make it all easier and all

 

[ThePunkGeek]

ok so after i have it all together i just fill it all up with water then put a cap in the end. how do i bleed the system? thanks for the help

 

[JFettig]

heres what i suggest, fill and bleed your system with a temp rez, like cap the Tline, make sure its airtight, and unhook the inlet of the pump, submerge that and the tube in the water, run it till all bubles are out, then stick the tube on the inlet underwater while running, then fill the bleed line, and your set

 

[ThePunkGeek]

thanks sounds easy.

gonna do this on the weekend i think thanks for all the help

 

[JFettig]

btw, check my site, some beginner guide mario wrote, i added something it mite be more than what i said, but you prob understand it

 

[ThePunkGeek]

what kind of water soultion should i use?

 

[nikhsub1]

what kind of water soultion should i use?

Distilled water and water wetter or purple ice or if you don't have these, maybe 5% - 10% of antifreeze for corrosion protection, or you could just run straight water.

 

[JFettig]

for running strait water, stick something in to kill bacteria, like rubbing alcohol or something liek that, or some dehumidifier stuff, because you dont want nasties growing

 

[ThePunkGeek]

could i do like
85%water 10% anti freeze 5% isproply alchole?

 

[JFettig]

if you use antifreeze forget the alcohol, and only use 5% antifreeze, so you can almost not see it

 

[JFettig]

and if you have a UV cct, take the little thing out of a highlighter and squeeze all the juice into the water

 

[ThePunkGeek]

eheh thats for the help geek