Large air bubbles stuck during initial fill process

Nuclearatlas011 · January 3

Hello, I’m building my very first water cooled loop and just began filling. While filling, I’m having some large air bubbles stuck within the tubes and blocks, and no water is returning to the res. I have tried to bleed out some by moving the pc up and down but it has gotten to the point where it’s going past 90 degrees in angle. These air bubbles are inhibiting me from filling the loop any further. If anyone has any beginner tips for bleeding these large air bubbles, please let me know.

Thank you in advance for any help.

full layout:

Bubbles in block:

bubble in tube:

bubble in return

bubble in reservoir

jaslion · January 3

Wiggle and tilt with the pump running.

Fill with a bit more water.

Continue until almost no bubbles remain.

Nuclearatlas011 · January 3

4 minutes ago, jaslion said:

Wiggle and tilt with the pump running.

Fill with a bit more water.

Continue until almost no bubbles remain.

I’ve tried tilting it, but I will add water, also I’m aware the ball valve was shut and that is fixed however that is also not the issue.

Nuclearatlas011 · January 4

Solved the issue as being a faulty pump that was not pushing any water, causing the air bubbles to settle and only the the pressure from the water pushing it.