first custom loop developed a leak need help

[jzwill7190]

im a liquid cooling noob and my loop developed a slight leak where a fitting connects to the inlet. How can i fix this? can i fix this with out draining my loop? any help would be greatly appreciated.  

 

[byalexandr]

Is it screwed in all the way? I would say just deal with it until you have time and resources to drain and fix it.

[Jlryan]

You sure you didn't cross thread that fitting? Looks a bit crooked to me...

 

I'd drain into a clean bucket (you can re-use the liquid), and try and re-do that fitting.

[W-L]

im a liquid cooling noob and my loop developed a slight leak where a fitting connects to the inlet. How can i fix this? can i fix this with out draining my loop? any help would be greatly appreciated.  

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Looks fine to be unless that's not a green o-ring, but make sure it's properly torqued down and tightly secured.

[jzwill7190]

thanks every one for the swift answers. its not a green o ring  i

 

You sure you didn't cross thread that fitting? Looks a bit crooked to me...

 

I'd drain into a clean bucket (you can re-use the liquid), and try and re-do that fitting.

 

 

You sure you didn't cross thread that fitting? Looks a bit crooked to me...

 

I'd drain into a clean bucket (you can re-use the liquid), and try and re-do that fitting.

yeah thats what i was thinking. i didn't really implement a good drainage system so its kind of a pain to drain. thanks for the advice .

[Jlryan]

I wouldn't have thought head pressure would be that much to cause a slow leak over a month.. 

 

In that case then try and torque it so it's only slightly more than hand tight, don't want to crack the plastic or anything so be gentle with it.

[W-L]

thanks every one for the swift answers. its not a green o ring  i

i don't think so, i'm not sure what happend. this loop was running for a month with no problems. 

 

The only way of really checking is to take off the fitting and see if the threads and o-ring are in good condition, I would replace the o-ring just incase and see if that fixes it with a leak test.

[jzwill7190]

The only way of really checking is to take off the fitting and see if the threads and o-ring are in good condition, I would replace the o-ring just incase and see if that fixes it with a leak test.

thanks  i will probably try that.

[jzwill7190]

Is it screwed in all the way? I would say just deal with it until you have time and resources to drain and fix it.

is it safe to leave it like that? im kind of scared that the leak will get larger. 

[byalexandr]

is it safe to leave it like that? im kind of scared that the leak will get larger. 

It shouldn't get larger, as long as you don't tug on it and stuff.

[jzwill7190]

i think im gonna drain the loop and replace or reset the fitting. also is there any thing wrong with the orientation of my loop that may have caused this leak. this is my loop 

[Jlryan]

Looks good to me The only thing you really need to make sure of is that the reservoir is above the pump, but you don't need to since it's a res/pump top combo.

[jzwill7190]

thanks for all the help every one. im off to drain my loop   but feel free to add me on steam . im also new to pc gaming. steam = jzwill7190