Help Identifying some parts from a Loop?

[Steaz]

 

Was wondering if anyone could help me identify some of this gear, I acquired it second hand from someone I recently sold a computer to. This was in the computer they were upgrading from and told me if I wanted any of it to just take it. The hardware that was in the computer at the time leads me to think that it was built sometime around 2011-2012ish.

This loop was not taken care of very well at all, and the guy said his buddy set him up with the rig. He said when it got low he would just top it off with water sometimes, knowing that he should be using distilled water. What the % of undistilled water was in this loop is uncertain. I have always been interested in doing a custom loop and have built many a computer over the years but the investment for a custom loop kept me from jumping in. If I could salvage this hardware and clean it out enough would this stuff be worth the hassle? I'd want to do it on my extra computer just to learn about setting up a simple CPU loop, like a noobs first custom loop.

The Pump is a MCP 655, do you guys think this thing is still good? it was running in the computer till I pulled it out, however some of the fittings have this blueish tarnishing in them. The rad looks rusted inside, not sure if its just copper or rusting really. I have images below of the state of the parts. Can anyone tell what size the fittings are and what diameter tubing would you recommend, I'm looking to just get some cheap tubing, a decent block (intel) and run distilled water for now as an intro.  

I've read about cleaning loop components with a vinegar/water solution, but something tells me this is going to need something a little bit more here?

As far as I can tell this is what I still need:

-Res

-Tubing

-Distilled water

-zip-ties for the fittings

-cleaning the parts

 

Things I have:

1 Unidentified Rad with no markings

1 Swiftech GPU Block, guy had it mounted to a reference 650ti pretty sure.

1 Swiftech MCP-655

1 Drain // Fill Fitting

2x Enzo 45degree fittings

2x Enzo 90degree fittings

6x straight fittings

1 Acrylic "T" junction fitting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Shaqo_Wyn]

I'd find the nearest garbage can and throw it all away.. Except for maybe the pump.

[loccilucas]

Yeah I wouldn't use any of that stuff, best just throwing it away

[coen113]

i do not like the looks of those fittings, at all, the rad neither .i think only the pump is any good, if it hasnt been abused like the other parts

[Steaz]

Thanks for the replies, So the pump probably has the same type of tarnishing that the fittings have as well tho right? I would need to clean it really good before using it, and for that I need to cycle an agent through it first?

Keep in mind I'm not trying to make a show PC or anything, I kind of just want to have a cheap learning experience with a secondary computer, this is not for my main rig. I have a h100i but I really want to get into custom loops as a next step.

IF I was to try and clean this stuff out and use a solid color tube (lol) what would you recommend as a first step? 

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Thanks for the replies, So the pump probably has the same type of tarnishing that the fittings have as well tho right? I would need to clean it really good before using it, and for that I need to cycle an agent through it first?

Keep in mind I'm not trying to make a show PC or anything, I kind of just want to have a cheap learning experience with a secondary computer, this is not for my main rig. I have a h100i but I really want to get into custom loops as a next step.

IF I was to try and clean this stuff out and use a solid color tube (lol) what would you recommend as a first step? 

You should use quotes or else people won't get notifications when you reply. I don't recommend using it, even if it is for a secondary PC. A cheap learning experience will quickly turn into an expensive one if you have to replace coolant, waterblocks, tubing etc. the works if the crappy parts start given you problems. If you want to get into custom watercooling I recommend you save up, do some research and do it right from the start. Check out Singularity Computers build logs on YT.

[Bagmup]

I'd keep the pump and just clean it.

[Ghost]

Try cleaning it with vinegar, at low concentrations. You could also use citric acid (comes in powder so it's easier to store). There's a chance you can recover most of that stuff if cleaned correctly. That loop was just very badly maintained.

 

Try cleaning the fittings with the same vinegar/citric acid solution and an old toothbrush.

 

Make sure the o-rings are still bouncy. If not you may need to replace them. I am inclined to thinking those are a mixture of koolance and bitspower fittings.

 

You can disassemble the waterblock to clean it. I would recommend replacing it though. If the o-ring on the waterblock is gone it will be almost impossible to replace. You can buy a cheap waterblock for under £50.

[Shyxlol]

"domestic hot water,

 heating water,

 water/glycol mixtures,

 other media on request*"

"Max. system temperature

-10 to + 95°C for pumps with brass housing (non-freezing)

+/- 0 to + 60°C for pumps with plastic housing (non-freezing)"

 

This is what Laing specifies as "acceptable media" for the pump.

Might be worth it to get a bucket with warm/hot water (maybe with vinegar?) and have the pump cycle through it.

[Steaz]

 

"domestic hot water,

 heating water,

 water/glycol mixtures,

 other media on request*"

"Max. system temperature

-10 to + 95°C for pumps with brass housing (non-freezing)

+/- 0 to + 60°C for pumps with plastic housing (non-freezing)"

 

This is what Laing specifies as "acceptable media" for the pump.

Might be worth it to get a bucket with warm/hot water (maybe with vinegar?) and have the pump cycle through it.

 

Thanks for the info, to cycle the pump would I just hold the inlet inserted into the water level and let it waterfall for a few minutes? I don't have any actual tubing as of yet as I'm not really sure of the diameter of the fittings I have. I should prob just wait till I can connect this stuff up with a bit of tubing and let it run with that. 

[Steaz]

Try cleaning it with vinegar, at low concentrations. You could also use citric acid (comes in powder so it's easier to store). There's a chance you can recover most of that stuff if cleaned correctly. That loop was just very badly maintained.

 

Try cleaning the fittings with the same vinegar/citric acid solution and an old toothbrush.

 

Make sure the o-rings are still bouncy. If not you may need to replace them. I am inclined to thinking those are a mixture of koolance and bitspower fittings.

 

You can disassemble the waterblock to clean it. I would recommend replacing it though. If the o-ring on the waterblock is gone it will be almost impossible to replace. You can buy a cheap waterblock for under £50.

 

The water block I have is an outdated swiftech GPU block that they are no longer making adapter plates for from what I can find. I wouldn't be doing a gpu loop, id want to do what you suggested and get a cheap water block. Is there a value oriented one that you would suggest (intel 1150)?

[Ghost]

The water block I have is an outdated swiftech GPU block that they are no longer making adapter plates for from what I can find. I wouldn't be doing a gpu loop, id want to do what you suggested and get a cheap water block. Is there a value oriented one that you would suggest (intel 1150)?

I suggest looking that the watercooling FAQ at section 2.8 for any "cheap" replacement parts you may be looking for.