Custom loop isnt bleeding
Custom loop isnt bleeding
I'm facing a really tough situation with bleeding my PC. I've run it for over eight hours, changed the title multiple times, and even tried running it with the case on its side. There are still many air bubbles, mostly moving through the system and getting caught, especially in the monoblock area.
I believe the issue lies in this configuration – when the pump is active, the bubbles are pulled back into the loop right away. The res supplies liquid from above, then the pump draws from both the rad below and the res with the Q fitting.
Although I know bleeding this loop will be challenging due to the component order, I wasn't prepared for this level of difficulty. Any advice on how to properly bleed it out would be greatly appreciated. The air bubbles are making the pump sound like a waterfall!
Reservoir - EK-MultiOption RES X3 250 Liquid Cooling Tank - White Acetal (6 Ports) with (2) EK Extender Fittings
Reservoir Top - EK X3 Reservoir Multiport Replacement Cover - White (EK-RES X3 - Multiport TOP WHITE)
Reservoir Fill Tube Internal Tube 12/16 - 140mm (EK-RES-X3-TUBE-140)
Use a multiport reservoir top equipped with a down tube in one of the three ports to create a discharge point below the water line. This reduces pressure and provides about an inch of air space above the reservoir, enabling air buildup.
Air tends to gather at the highest point, so placing a horizontally mounted radiator on the top accessible port is highly beneficial.
An image of the installed radiator with fans not yet connected is provided. Those ports sit roughly 42mm below the bottom of the top case grille.
I added a 40mm G-1/4 extension fitting and a brass cap to raise above the fans, as shown in the photo (poor quality).
To fill and bleed the system, I removed one cap and connected an extension tube with a funnel at the top. The procedure involves filling the tube halfway and sealing it. A book is placed under the rear of the case to collect all air in the reservoir area where the tube is located. Air ascends into the tube, allowing fluid to settle. At this stage, there’s approximately 2 inches of air space in the cylindrical reservoir—any trapped fluid can’t escape easily because the down tube is accessible for bleeding.
I also shared images of a drain port using a quick disconnect and the three-port top I used on the reservoir.
In one photo, you can see the down tube delivering water below the water line. Close-ups reveal the inlet in the foreground, while the background shows a riser leading to a valve, followed by a 90-degree elbow and cap.
Once all bubbles are removed, the final step is adjusting the reservoir level to about 1 inch from the top. I refilled the top tube as before, opened the valve above the reservoir, slightly unscrewed the cap, and while monitoring the interior reservoir level, opened the top tube valve to let fluid drain into the system until it reaches the desired height.
If a small amount needs draining, there’s a drain tube connected to the QD fitting beneath the bottom reservoir, which can also be used to release some fluid through the 36-inch flexible clear drain tube.
Details of the parts will be listed in the next post.
Reservoir - EK-MultiOption RES X3 250 - Liquid Cooling Tank - White Acetal (6 Ports) with (2) EK Extender Connectors
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21672/...1940#blank
Reservoir Top - EK X3 Reservoir Multiport Replacement Cover - White (EK-RES X3 - Multiport TOP WHITE)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18485/...mv_pc=1254
Reservoir Fill Tube - Internal Tube 12/16 - 140mm (EK-RES-X3-TUBE-140)
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/i...s_id=36312
EK Extender Fitting - Nickel Thread Extender G1/4 - 8mm (Fitting Extender G1/4 (Ni))
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18760/...mv_pc=1256
Bleeder Valve - Bitspower G1/4" Mini Valve - Matte Black (BP-MVV-MBK)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14596/...1s1332b145
ex-tub-1035
As you can see, I opted for a rigid acrylic tube and power fittings, perfect for industrial applications. Aiming for a realistic industrial appearance similar to water treatment facilities, I chose all fittings as they are used in actual plants, ensuring durability without any bending.