Problem filling loop

[Awkward Turtle]

so I just finished my custom handline loop in a bitfenix prodigy M.

I'm trying to fill the loop but I'm running into issues, I've filled enough of the loop to where I can continuously run the pump but it still needs a lot more coolant and as soon as I turn the pump To fill it up the water

Level in the res comes shooting back to the top and I can't fill anymore?

I think it's due to my design layout using the top of the res as a return and a fill port using a t fitting.

I also can't fill it while it's running as coolant comes gushing out the return/fill port

NEED HELP!!

[blu4]

Tilt the case around BUT make sure there is still water going directly to the pump. There is water stuck on the rad/res. Trust me, the rads can hold a LOT of air in them. You need to find a spot somewhere for the air to escape, that's the problem you must overcome. Turn off the system and add a tube to the fill port- you will get some coolant leaks unfortunately.

[W-L]

so I just finished my custom handline loop in a bitfenix prodigy M.

I'm trying to fill the loop but I'm running into issues, I've filled enough of the loop to where I can continuously run the pump but it still needs a lot more coolant and as soon as I turn the pump To fill it up the water

Level in the res comes shooting back to the top and I can't fill anymore?

I think it's due to my design layout using the top of the res as a return and a fill port using a t fitting.

I also can't fill it while it's running as coolant comes gushing out the return/fill port

NEED HELP!!

You have a trapped air pocket vary the speed of the pump if you can and move it around to see if you can dislodge it. most times it's in the rads you can can gingerly crack a bleed port or unused port on the rads to try and get ride of the air sometimes.

[Awkward Turtle]

Tilt the case around BUT make sure there is still water going directly to the pump. There is water stuck on the rad/res. Trust me, the rads can hold a LOT of air in them. You need to find a spot somewhere for the air to escape, that's the problem you must overcome. Turn off the system and add a tube to the fill port- you will get some coolant leaks unfortunately.

That's the problem I'm having when I turn it off to add more the level in the res comes shooting back up and then it won't let anymore coolant in

[blu4]

That's the problem I'm having when I turn it off to add more the level in the res comes shooting back up and then it won't let anymore coolant in

 

I hate to be Captain Hindsight but you should have left some air in the res It looks like you need to drain some fluids mate.

[JebKerman]

Yea, that rad on top of the res will be causing your problems, hmmm, if you could drain the system, take the res out, and flip it over then put it back in your problem would be solved, but i don't know if you can actually do that

[QueenDemetria]

Close off the reservoir and tilt the machine to make all of the air return to the reservoir. There will be air in the res, but it will only be temporary(for the bleeding process). Once all of the air is removed from the system, then it won't try to shoot out of the top(or whatever).

[Tithonius]

That's the problem I'm having when I turn it off to add more the level in the res comes shooting back up and then it won't let anymore coolant in

 

(Off Topic) Just a quick question, what is that piece that you have just to the right of the res, it looks like it has a blade in it? the wide round piece in your pipe?

[W-L]

That's the problem I'm having when I turn it off to add more the level in the res comes shooting back up and then it won't let anymore coolant in

 

Umm one thing are you capping the system once you fill the reservoir and turn the pump on. It helps a fair bit if you leave it cracked or open if you can when cycling I find.

[W-L]

(Off Topic) Just a quick question, what is that piece that you have just to the right of the res, it looks like it has a blade in it? the wide round piece in your pipe?

 

Flow indicators:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16903/ex-tub-1371/Bitspower_G14_Thread_Flow_Sensor_-_Matte_Black_BP-FS-CLBKMBK.html?tl=g30c101s457&id=xf3FcmrC

[Tithonius]

Flow indicators:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16903/ex-tub-1371/Bitspower_G14_Thread_Flow_Sensor_-_Matte_Black_BP-FS-CLBKMBK.html?tl=g30c101s457&id=xf3FcmrC

 

Hmm interesting... but do you have to plug it into a CPU header? or can you plug it into any pwm header?

[Awkward Turtle]

Hmm interesting... but do you have to plug it into a CPU header? or can you plug it into any pwm header?

I don't have them plugged in. They are just for visual preference

[W-L]

Hmm interesting... but do you have to plug it into a CPU header? or can you plug it into any pwm header?

I don't have them plugged in. They are just for visual preference

 

Most are visual but Darkside has ones that has a RPM monitor you can plug into a fan header now:

 

https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/visual-flow-indicator-with-rpm-sensor-black/