How reliable is checking the waterline on the reservoir for leaks?
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krthush
October 2, 2014 8:30:51 AM
So I recently changed my system up from watercooled HD7970 after 2 years to 2 watercooled R9 290xs in cf. Basically the system leak tested fine (24 hours, no visual leaks + but the reservoir line did go down slightly) now its been running for around 2 months.
Since then the reservoir has gone down ever so slightly (around 5 millimeters max lower on a bitspower z multi reservoir - I'd say around 1.8-3 milliliters lost).
Am I safe to assume that this is just the loop bleeding very slowly? To be fair my loop is pretty complex (3 Rads, 3 water blocks, fittings, e.t.c). I must say I have seen no visual leaks, but with a leak that slow it will evaporate off before I can see, should I be worried?
Since then the reservoir has gone down ever so slightly (around 5 millimeters max lower on a bitspower z multi reservoir - I'd say around 1.8-3 milliliters lost).
Am I safe to assume that this is just the loop bleeding very slowly? To be fair my loop is pretty complex (3 Rads, 3 water blocks, fittings, e.t.c). I must say I have seen no visual leaks, but with a leak that slow it will evaporate off before I can see, should I be worried?
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Jake Fister
October 2, 2014 8:42:05 AM
By the time there is a noticeable difference in your reservoir, it will most likely be too late. It's best just to check the fittings every week to few weeks to make sure they're still tight. One thing about compression fittings is that you will be able to tighten them up a little more each week after you put them on for about a month or so. So just snug them up for a few weeks after your build is done and you should be fine.
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Jake Fister
October 2, 2014 8:42:48 AM
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October 2, 2014 8:49:33 AM
JackNaylorPE said:
Swiftech 35x2 Dual PumpXT45-420 Radiator
UT60-280 Radiator
2 x EK Full Cover GPU Water Blocks w/ backplates (routed in parallel)
250mm EK Reservoir
10/12 Rigid Acrylic Tubing
About 50 Bitspower Fittings
Wow 50 fittings? Do you have T's in your loop or something? I'm only counting room for about 14-16 on all your components.
Sounds like a really nice set-up. You got any pics?
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October 2, 2014 8:50:13 AM
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Jake Fister
October 2, 2014 8:57:10 AM
I kinda like the flexible tubing look though, how it all kinda jumps around and looks more "organic" if you will. Rigid tubing is definitely very classy. But yes, it's a constant project to make it look nicer and nicer, I refuse to get a different case though so that makes it a little more difficult. Just a challenge I enjoy though.
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