Can you use your own loop from the top-mounted radiator instead of the one at the top of the reservoir?
Can you use your own loop from the top-mounted radiator instead of the one at the top of the reservoir?
I was wondering if it's possible, because I don't have split adapters and the photon D5 270 xspc reservoir only has one port at the top, so I was thinking about connecting that top to the top radiator and then using the same radiator as a place for the fill port. The radiator in question is a Hardware labs 20mm SR2 multiport. At the bottom of the reservoir, two ports will connect to the pump's inlet ports, and one will serve as a drain port...
Marko9111 :
I was wondering is that possible,because I have no split adapters and photon D5 270 xspc reservoir have only one port on the top,so I was planing to connect that top to the top radiator and than to use the same top radiator as a place for fillport,radiator in question is Hardware labs 20mm SR2 multiport .At the bottom of the reservoir two ports will go into inlet ports of pump top and one will serve as a drain port...
Thanks in advance for your help.
Having your radiator dump water from the top in the reservoir isn't a good idea. There is a reason there are multiple ports on the bottom. This is to prevent the water from making a splashing sound which will happen if it's just falling down inside a radiator.
I'm not completely clear on what you're referring to.
Normally, you'd want to fill the reservoir, then use the pump to push water into the system, which would push air out of the reservoir and through the fill port.
As long as the water reaches the pump's inlet, you can technically fill from any source.
But having openings on a radiator isn't advisable during the filling process, since it could cause the pump to run dry at some point.
I'd need to examine the entire setup to give a more accurate answer.
Jaslion asked about connecting the top radiator to the top radiator using the same hardware lab 20mm SR2 multiport, considering the port layout and water drainage needs.
Eximo :
I’m not completely clear on what you’re referring to.
Usually, you’d fill the reservoir, then use the pump to push water through, expelling air back into the reservoir and out through the fill port.
As long as the water reaches the pump’s inlet, you can technically start filling from any point.
But having openings on a radiator isn’t advisable during the filling process. I think you might end up running the pump dry at some stage.
I’d need to examine the entire setup to give a more accurate answer.
The setup in question is Thermaltake model 71, featuring a radiator measuring 280mm x flow, with a multiport SR2 420mm rad on top and eight ports on one side.
If I connect two rads together and link them to the reservoir—since all its ports are on the same side—I’d have two ports directly above them, and two more lateral ports, plus two on the front of the rad.
There’s also a CPU block, GPU, and an SSD M.2 slot. The pump is positioned below the reservoir, which sits between the rads and the pump.
fill the tank, start the pump, avoid emptying it, turn it off, refill the tank, continue this process until full.
Fill reservoir, run pump continuously, avoid emptying, turn off pump, refill reservoir, repeat until full. I know the usual loop filling method but I’m facing an issue because my reservoir only has one port at the top, so water can only enter from the bottom. That’s why I’m wondering—can I fill the loop through the radiator on at the top and use that single port as the inlet for the reservoir? Or is it necessary that the reservoir’s top inlet always be used?
Can I share a photo of your loop? You're describing how the pump should move liquid into parts and push out air, sending it to the reservoir. I need to clarify the top port on the reservoir—it's best if it's at the top. Also, regarding the bottom of the reservoir, that's important too. The main concern is ensuring the pump stays active with water flow; otherwise, running without it could damage the impeller permanently.
Can you share a photo of your loop? You need to ensure your pump moves liquid into the parts and expels air, sending it to the reservoir. I’m not clear on what you mean by the top port on your reservoir—ideally it should be there. The main concern is that the pump shouldn’t run without water or coolant, as this could damage the impeller permanently. Yes! Yes! Yes! We’re aligned. I understand you’re using an XSPC Photon 270 reservoir with ports at the top and bottom. You’re wondering if you can direct coolant through the top radiator as a fill port before starting the pump cycle.