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.
You grab it and spin it around every possible axis, I'm one of them to turn it upside down if you have to. Most don't need to, but I do because of my loop design.
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 sometimes we 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, moving the computer usually helps release it so it reaches the reservoir.
Once the air is 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 clarify things?
Does this mean a bleed port isn't needed? I'd like to know! Also I have a more detailed version of this question on my page could you look at it and assist me? Thanks
Does this imply a bleed port is not needed? I'm curious! Also, do you have a more detailed version of this question on your page? Could you take a look and assist me? Thanks.
This question is about whether a bleed port is needed and if the reservoir coolant fill port serves that purpose. Some people use a separate coolant drain port, but personally I don’t think it’s essential. The flow meter and cooling HDDs are also mentioned as alternatives. I’d appreciate a link to your thread for more details and help.
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By definition a closed loop is sealed. There is no air to escape and no ports to open
In an ideal scenario perhaps.
There is always some air present even in an AIO CPU cooler, it is nearly impossible to remove all the air completely, there will always be a small bubble of air inside.
A closed loop ensures it remains sealed against outside contaminants, it does not allow exposure to the environment.
Even a fully custom loop eventually becomes sealed once all air is removed from the system, and the reservoir needs to be refilled regularly.
How can you release air while filling the same space, and should I add a drain port to my pump? I have four ports on mine (VPP655).
Setting Sun :
4Ryan6 :
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 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 that way, 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 as the air in the loop is replaced by the moving coolant, so you should keep adding to the reservoir as needed.
Does that make sense?
Yes, it does. Thank you for the advice.
I know it's been a while since this post, but adding a drop of dish soap can assist in bleeding your system.
Solar Eclipse :
Setting Sun :
4Ryan6 :
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 familiar there are definitely simple questions
When we've done this for a while sometimes we forget some people are still learning, so I'm sorry if I made you feel that way, it wasn't my goal.
The reservoir serves as your air vent, if you have a pump with adjustable speed it's best to run it at full speed until all the air is removed from the system.
Air can become stuck in the radiator end covers, water traps, and even the tubing after fittings, moving the computer usually helps release it so it reaches the reservoir.
Once the air arrives at the reservoir the fluid level drops as the air in the loop is replaced by the moving coolant, so you should keep adding water to the reservoir as needed.
Does that make sense?
Yes it does. Thank you for the assistance.
I know it's been a while since this post but adding a drop of dish soap can assist in bleeding your system
No, please don't suggest using dish soap. If you're seeing foam and bubbles the loop parts weren't cleaned well before assembling. If you're only getting bubbles, give it time they'll gather and you can push air out by adding more water to the reservoir.
I'm closing this thread as it hasn't been active for a long time and the best answer was chosen in 2013.