Safety is essential during the "dry run" process.
Safety is essential during the "dry run" process.
Hello community,
I've been reviewing this topic for several weeks, going through tests and guides. I think the post is quite direct and easy to understand—it clearly outlines the initial steps when setting up your loop:
http://lifehacker.com/5940236/a-beginner...r-computer
And its accompanying video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk3V64ZSsEI
Three points stand out to me as questions.
First, they strongly suggest using hose-clamps to hold the tubes on the fittings. But with EKWB compression fittings, aren’t the tubes already secured? Should there be extra precautions?
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/fittings/compr...5-8-tubing
Second, I’m curious about how people like him on BitWit secure components by placing paper over the graphics card to prevent leaks. Wouldn’t it be simpler to remove the card and expose the PSU before testing for leaks?
Which actually leads me to question Mark 3—seems so obvious that there must be a very simple reason this isn’t advisable:
Third, can you really ensure full safety by removing the entire Watercool assembly from the case?
--> Build the whole loop inside the case: Reservoir → pump → CPU (no thermal paste) → Radiator → Reservoir.
Then take it out, plug in the pump, start filling it, and run it for 24 hours?
Thanks in advance!
Sincerely,
dinin70
dinin70 :
Hello community,
It's weeks I'm checking about Watercool, reading tests, reading guides and so on.
I find that this post is pretty straightforward, short, clear about what are the first things you need to do when installing your loop:
http://lifehacker.com/5940236/a-beginner...r-computer
And its related video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk3V64ZSsEI
There are 3 things that actually leave me with a question mark.
1. They highly recommend using hose-clamps for securing the tubes on the fittings. However, if I take for instance EKWB compression fittings, aren't the tubes already secured? Is there any added precaution to take...
Hello community,
I've been reviewing this topic for several weeks, going through tests, guides, and more. The post seems quite direct and straight to the point, clearly outlining the initial steps you should take when installing your loop:
http://lifehacker.com/5940236/a-beginner...r-computer
And its associated video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk3V64ZSsEI
There are three points that still leave me uncertain.
1. They strongly suggest using hose-clamps to hold the tubes on the fittings. But if I consider EKWB compression fittings, aren't the tubes already fastened? Should there be any extra precautions?
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/fittings/compr...5-8-tubing
2. It's fascinating to see people like him from BitWit, for instance, placing paper over the graphics card to prevent leaks. Wouldn't it be simpler just to remove the card and expose the PSU before testing?
Which actually raises a concern about Mark 3 – it seems so obvious that there must be a much simpler solution:
3. Could it really be safe to perform the entire test inside the case?
--> You build the whole watercooling system within the case: Reservoir → pump → CPU (without thermal paste) → Radiator → back to reservoir.
--> Then remove everything from the case, restart the pump, fill it, and let it run for 24 hours?
Thank you in advance!
Sincerely,
dinin70
ryguybuddy :
dinin70 :
Hello community,
It's weeks I'm checking about Watercool, reading tests, reading guides and so on.
I find that this post is pretty straightforward, short, clear about what are the first things you need to do when installing your loop:
http://lifehacker.com/5940236/a-beginner...r-computer
And its related video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk3V64ZSsEI
There are 3 things that actually leave me with a question mark.
1. They highly recommend using hose-clamps for securing the tubes on the fittings. However, if I take for instance EKWB compression fittings, aren't the tubes already secured? Is there any added precaution to take?
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/fittings/compr...5-8-tubing
2. I find it extremely intriguing to see people like him of BitWit for example putting paper on the Graphic card to secure components from potential leaks
Isn't it much better to simply take the graphic card out and put the PSU out of the case for the first leak test???
Which actually brings me to question Mark 3 (it seems so straight-forward to me that there must be a very simple reason why it's not a good idea):
3. isn't it possible, for 100% safety, to make this test out of the case?
--> You create the entire Watercool structure inside the case: Reservoir --> pump --> CPU (don't put thermal paste)--> Radiator --> Reservoir.
--> Then take it out of the case as a whole, plug the pump, start filling it and leave it running for 24h?
Thank you in advance!
Sincerely,
dinin70
Hey dinin70, I can see why you would think that it would be easier to said ways of leak testing.
But there are legitimate reasons to do so.
Question 1: They highly recommend using hose-clamps for securing the tubes on the fittings. However, if I take for instance EKWB compression fittings, aren't the tubes already secured? Is there any added precaution to take?
Yes, they are already secured. Ready to go out of the box
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Question 2: I find it extremely intriguing to see people like him of BitWit for example putting paper on the Graphic card to secure components from potential leaks
Isn't it much better to simply take the graphic card out and put the PSU out of the case for the first leak test???
The whole point of the test is to stress the leak
while it is inside the case
and with all the parts in to simulate the real loop. You need to have the strain of the graphics card on the loop and such. Otherwise there is no point.
Question 3: isn't it possible, for 100% safety, to make this test out of the case?
I refer back to Question 2 for this one. It would achieve little gains because you would need to simulate the bending of tubes and all the parts in close confinement. That is the whole point of leak testing. EKWB does include a neat 24-pin bridger, so you can just run your loop while not turning on the system itself.
Hope I could help, and have a good day! Also, I hope you enjoy your new watercooling setup!
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Thank you mate. Haven't been notified from your answer...
Anyway. I indeed built the watercool setup, with the graphic card and took the graphic card out during the leak test. Didn't change the tube position so still I believe that for a CPU cooling it's safer to take it off!
And about the fact of taking it out of the case, you're completely right. It makes no sense
😉