What method is used to remove air from a water loop?
What method is used to remove air from a water loop?
Bonecrushrr :
I checked if I could disassemble the water block to find the cause of the restriction. It would be a big issue if there was plastic or tape inside. I’m not sure if it screws off easily, but since I’ve already tried a few things, it might be worth looking into. As always, be careful when reassembling to make sure O-rings are in place correctly and don’t get pinched or leak. I haven’t taken the CPU block apart yet, but I managed to fix the inlet and outlet ports by connecting it to the pump and flushing it. There are screws hidden at the bottom that suggest it could be taken apart, but I’m not sure if I can do it right. This whole process has been a really tough learning experience.
Singo79 shared their thoughts on the situation, suggesting checking if the water block has any plastic or tape inside that might be restricting its movement. They noted the importance of careful reassembly to ensure proper O-ring placement and avoid leaks. They also mentioned not having fully disassembled the CPU block yet, fearing lack of confidence in reassembly. The process seemed to require patience and attention to detail.
I have a very similar problem to this. I have a EK Evo Elite with an EK-XRES 140 Revo d5 pump included. the flow to the block from the res/pump combo is solid however when it leaves the evo it's a trickle and continues down until it pools right at the radiator. I've never disassembled the EVO as it came with the insert ( I1 and J2 ) pre-installed in my block. I always use a silver kill coil and plenty of deadwater in my loop and there is absolutely 0 signs of microbial growth. I also only use distilled water. I'm thinking of using a old mod top/reservoir I have ( a XSPC dual pump res combo which is horribly designed which is why I retired it ), or buying another bitspower mod top which I found on sale at a local computer store for like 25 bucks however I can't find one that's reasonably priced anywhere else.. Basically it works if the reservoir is constantly topped off however to get it started without running your pumps dry you have to hold it tiled or preferably completely sideways because the inlet for the water to the reservoir is located at the very top of the reservoir, even so the possibility for cavitation in the pump inlet assembly is very high and it destroys D5's like no other. I'd recommend not buying it. However I'm beginning to think it's simply a pressure problem. The Evo elite with it's circuitous design with the replaceable inserts and jet plates is a huge flow restriction; more so then other cpu water blocks, and I've owned a couple of them. XSPC raystorm, apogee HD and now the EK evo Elite.
To add to the problem I think it might be the design of the EK-XRES 140, as the inlet is located at the bottom of the reservoir, now I know air floats on water however pushing water through the top of the reservoir I BELIEVE bleeds out air bubbles a lot more effectively, as when the inlet and outlet are located at the same level and there is only one hole in which water is taken into the pump and air is supposed to bleed out I believe that it's more of a possibility to recycle the air bubbles back into your loop. Then again I'm not an engineer. I'm only speaking from personal experience.
By the by I've not heard of anyone bitching about the XSPC dual bay reservoir as much as I have. Either there is some secret to filling it in which your pumps will never run dry that I'm oblivious too, as even tipping it causes air bubbles to get caught in the channels in which water is supposed to circulate through both pumps. Which is dangerous for your pump, as anyone who's owned a d5 ( and I've gone t hrough maybe 5, luckily after the first I was clever enough to get protection plans, however not clever enough not to run them dry by accident ever again ) knows that running the pump dry for any period of time seriously decreases the lifespan of the pump.
I need help, any comments or advice is both appreciated and welcome.