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Leak testing technique?

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Bionic_Tuna

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I want to assemble my system outside of my comp to leak test. But what I am wondering is, for all of you that do this, what method do you use to then move it into your machine when you're satisfied with the leak test? Do you leave it assembled and work it in the box, or drain it and take it apart?
 
Bionic_Tuna said:
I want to assemble my system outside of my comp to leak test. But what I am wondering is, for all of you that do this, what method do you use to then move it into your machine when you're satisfied with the leak test? Do you leave it assembled and work it in the box, or drain it and take it apart?
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Well, I have a bay res and a radiator that's too big to fit into my box, so I tested it, took it all apart, drained it, and stuffed it in my box (the parts that would fit anyway). The thing that sucked is that I noticed a small leak on the bottom left corner of my bay res that wasn't there during the leak test, so I had to drain it, unhook it all, epoxy the leak, and reinstall it. Not trying to discourage you at all, but it's a bit more work than just slapping a heatsink and a fan on there and calling it a day. But damn if it isn't worth it. :cool:
 
I leak test externally and then install my watersystem in one complete piece fill of water. I have a dual bay-res, but I can just put my whole system into the case though the drive bays so it works fine.
 
Mounting the components with the tubing attached is not difficult, provided you've already measured out the proper tubing lengths.

Doing the same with a totally filled system is something I have never done before. I always drain my system by disconnecting one hose (usually one that will be low in the case), draining, then reattaching and installing the system. Then I fill the system and do another 24-hour leak test (to test that single spot) with the computer turned off.

Precautions when firing your pump for the first time? It's a pump. Not a gas turbine. :D Just make sure that your pump is low in your case so that it doesn't suck too much air.
 
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