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T Splitter How to

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implicit1

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can somebody give me a basic description of how to use a t-splitter to fill and bleed a WC setup? I am about to order a pump and a t splitter but I can't visualize how to fill it through this thing, I tried googling to no avail. Anybody have a link or a short description?

thanks, Adam
 
I'm not sure how everyone did theirs, but I put mine at the highest point in the loop and put a 3" section of tubing for the fill/bleed port. Fill as full as you can, turn pump on and keep adding water to the loop as the air escapes through the bleeder. Keep on doing this until all of the air is out. Keep the tube in place for several days until all of the air (especially in the radiator) bleeds out slowly. After all of the air is out, I remove the tube and seal off the top of the 'T' with a cap. Every week or so, I check the 'T' for air and add a little more water.
 
Assuming you go T-line -> pump inlet, filling the system shouldnt be much of a problem.

When connecting the Tline, connect the horzontal part of the T inline with your pump so you have the vertical part sticking towards the top of your case. Comming off of this vertical barb, attach a couple of inches of hose and get a cap that will fit snugly inside the tube and not let any water splash out.

Once this is set up, pour a small ammount of your water/additive mix into the vertical part while the pump is off and make sure it reaches the pump inlet. Continue pouring until you get a decent ammount of water near your pump. You should now turn the pump on for a second or two to start the water flowing. This primes the system and allows for good circulation the first time.

Get a funnel an a good ammount of water handy and prepare to fill the rest of the system. This is accomplished by turning the pump on a gain and quickly but evenly pouring water into the T line allowing more and more water to enter the system. Keep and eye on the flow and water levels in your system, and continue pouring water in slowly until there is enough water in the system to flow without you adding water. At this point, stop adding water and let what is in there circle for a bit. Try and orient the Fill line so it collects the air which will be circulating through the system. After a bit, when most of the air is out of the system, you can top off the fill line and cap it.

I hope you see what I am talking about. If its not clear, let me know.

Good luck!
-OMP
 
Like MajorDomo said above, except I left the fill line in place when I was done. I capped the end of the fill line so it can continue to bleed micro bubbles out. Also, it makes seeing when you may need to add water easier.
 
thanks guys, that really clears it up. I understand the theory behind it now ;). Just gotta find one of those caps. btw, Nice setup there Jwill.
 
Originally posted by implicit1
thanks guys, that really clears it up. I understand the theory behind it now ;). Just gotta find one of those caps. btw, Nice setup there Jwill.
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i wish it were mine. props to scanido. :cool:
 
Originally posted by implicit1
thanks guys, that really clears it up. I understand the theory behind it now ;). Just gotta find one of those caps.
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I used a marble for a while... a special one designed for overclocking
 
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