Air escapes from a closed loop when it is not properly sealed, allowing it to flow out through any openings or gaps.
Air escapes from a closed loop when it is not properly sealed, allowing it to flow out through any openings or gaps.
Setting Sun :
Yes, haha. Sorry if my questions seem simple I'm just starting out
I didn't want to come across as dismissive, if you're not aware there are no simple questions!
When we've done this cooling for a while, we often forget some people are still learning, so I'm sorry if I made you feel offended, that wasn't my goal.
The reservoir serves as your air venting point. If you have a pump with speed control, it's best to run it at full speed until all the air is removed from the system.
Air can get stuck in the radiator end covers, water traps, and even the tubing after fittings, so moving the computer around usually helps release the air and let it reach the reservoir.
Once the air reaches the reservoir the...
Setting Sun :
Am I required to keep my full port open for the air to escape? How does this process work? This is my initial experience with water cooling.
Avoid closing the fill port and shake the machine around, moving it forward, backward, side to side to release the air. Some even flipped their system upside down to achieve this (though I don't suggest it, as it might introduce air into the pump intake).
Monitor the reservoir level while doing this; when it drops suddenly, stop the machine, refill it, seal it, and restart until all trapped air is removed.
Setting Sun :
Am I required to keep my full port open for air to escape? How does this process work? This is my initial experience with water cooling.
Avoid closing your fill port and shaking the machine around, tilting it forward, backward, side to side to release air. Some even flipped the system upside down to achieve this (not advised as it might introduce air into the pump intake).
Monitor the reservoir level while doing this, as it may drop suddenly. Stop the machine, refill the reservoir, seal it, and restart until all trapped air is removed.
Where exactly is the air being released if the loop remains closed?
Setting Sun :
4Ryan6 :
Do I need to keep my full port open for air to escape? How does this process work? This is my initial experience with water cooling.
Avoid closing your fill port and shaking the machine around, tilting it forward, backward, side to side to release air. Some even flipped the system upside down to do the same (though I don't suggest it, as it might introduce air into the pump).
Monitor the reservoir level while doing this, as it will drop suddenly. Stop the machine, refill it, seal it, and restart until all trapped air is removed.
Where exactly is the air going if the loop is closed?
The air travels to the reservoir, which is why you must keep adding water.
4Ryan6 :
Setting Sun :
4Ryan6 :
Do I need to keep my full port open for air to escape? How does that process work? This is my initial experience with water cooling.
Avoid closing the fill port and shaking the machine around, tilting it forward, backward, side to side to release air. Some even flipped the system upside down to do the same (though I don't advise it, as it might introduce air into the pump).
Monitor the reservoir level while doing this, as it will drop suddenly. Stop the machine, refill it, seal it, and restart until all trapped air is removed.
Where exactly is the air going if the loop is sealed?
The air travels back to the reservoir, which is why you must keep adding water.
You have a reservoir, correct?
Yes, okay. Sorry if my questions seem simple—I'm really new to this.
Setting Sun :
Yes, haha. Sorry if my questions seem simple I'm just starting out
I didn't want to come across as dismissive, if you're not aware there are no simple questions!
When we've done this cooling for a while, we often forget some people are still learning, so I'm sorry if I made you feel offended, that wasn't my goal.
The reservoir is where you release air, if you have a pump with speed control it's best to run it at full speed until all the air is out of the system.
Air can get stuck in the radiator end covers, water traps, and even the tubing after fittings, moving the computer usually helps remove it so the air reaches the reservoir.
Once the air is there, the fluid level drops as the coolant replaces the air in the loop, so you should keep adding to the reservoir as it gets lower.
Does that make sense?
4Ryan6 :
Setting Sun :
Yes, haha. Sorry if my questions seem simple I'm just starting out
I didn't want to come across as disrespectful, if you're not aware there are questions that seem basic!
When we've done this cooling for a while, we often forget some people are still learning, so I'm sorry if I made you feel offended, that wasn't my goal.
The reservoir serves as your air venting point. If you have a pump with speed control, it's best to run it at full speed until all the air is removed from the system.
Air can get stuck in the radiator end covers, water traps, and even the tubing after fittings, so moving the computer around usually helps release the air and let it reach the reservoir.
Once the air arrives at the reservoir, the fluid level drops because the coolant flowing replaces the air in the loop, so you should keep adding to the reservoir as needed.
Does that make sense?
Yes, it does. Thanks a lot for the assistance.
I'm a newbie with watercooling too. I'm seeing the same issue with my Maelstrom 120k (closed loop or not). I understand that air bubbles are making the pump make some noise. Could you clarify how much I should rock the machine when it's on or off, and what the limits are? Also, I'm worried it might affect other components of my computer. I really want to eliminate this pitch noise. -_-