is there a vacuum pump that helps clean loops more quickly?
is there a vacuum pump that helps clean loops more quickly?
Hello there everyone. I'm a newcomer to watercooling just to be clear. I own a custom loop made by a friend, and I'm using Mayhems pastel red coolant. Cleaning it will be challenging because of its color. My loop setup is res->pump->rad->cpu->gpu->res, with a tap between the pump and the res. I'm wondering if anyone has tried a similar approach—like an external device that can both vacuum and pump water, connected to a location before my loop pump so you can clean your loop quickly? Ideally, you could use a bucket of pure water for the device to suck up and move water, while another empty bucket collects the water coming out of the tap. This way, I wouldn't have to take apart anything or constantly refill and empty the loop until it's clean.
Using coolants or additives in your loop indicates you must clean it thoroughly. I would drain the entire loop, remove it, and set it up outside. Use a bucket with a 70/30 water/vinegar solution for about an hour, then drain and run with clean water. Replace all tubing, reinstall, and refill.
I understand, yes that matches your description, but I was wondering if there was a method to introduce water into the loop without fully disassembling it. I'm trying to monitor the filling and draining process until it's ready.
I have been using this method for years as my standard process. It works smoothly by turning the central 1/4 turn valve to the closed position, connecting hoses to the outer valves, and then opening the two outer valves that are 1/4 turn apart. Depending on their position relative to the water pump, one becomes a water in-line valve and the other a water out-line valve. I let the water pump handle everything. I don’t take apart my water loop for cleaning or coolant replacement unless I’m upgrading parts or switching to a new system entirely.
the structure looks complicated
but it gives me hope to build my own system