Where to place drain valve?!?

[3570tech]

Is it ok to place the drain port/valve on the "inlet" on my EK Xres 140 D5 Revo? And instead use the top fill port as a inlet (from my rad.) if this is not an option where should i place it? This is my first time im watercooling, so i want to be sure[emoji6]

[squirrl]

Is it ok to place the drain port/valve on the "inlet" on my EK Xres 140 D5 Revo? And instead use the top fill port as a inlet (from my rad.) if this is not an option where should i place it? This is my first time im watercooling, so i want to be sure[emoji6]

Make sure it's at the lowest point in the loop. Otherwise the water below it will not be able to get out.

[blueballs]

Sure, but if it's not at the lowest part of your loop then you might need to move your case around to empty all the liquid in the loop.

[3570tech]

so the water will still get out even if its a inlet? It says "in" on the pump. And there will be no problem with using the top fill port as an inlet for the fluid?

[3570tech]

This is what i have: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-xres-140-revo-d5-pwm-incl-pump

[blueballs]

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You cannot use the inlet on the pump as a drain port and the fill port as an inlet for the fluid. Imo, you need to do some more research before planning your loop.

 

tip101: you could put a Y connector on the outlet of your pump

[3570tech]

ok

[3570tech]

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[3570tech]

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You cannot use the inlet on the pump as a drain port and the fill port as an inlet for the fluid. Imo, you need to do some more research before planning your loop.

 

tip101: you could put a Y connector on the outlet of your pump

Looks like this guy has done what i was talking about: http://www.overclock.net/t/1572798/ek-introduces-new-revo-d5-series-of-pumps-and-reservoirs-combos/70

 

Just scroll down to the pictures

[blueballs]

Looks like this guy has done what i was talking about: http://www.overclock.net/t/1572798/ek-introduces-new-revo-d5-series-of-pumps-and-reservoirs-combos/70

 

Just scroll down to the pictures

That is fine.

It's more comprehensive with pictures.

[3570tech]

That is fine.

It's more comprehensive with pictures.

What did you think i was talking about? Sorry if i didnt say it clear enough. 

[blueballs]

Thought you wanted to use the fill port as outlet for the loop. Anyways, happy custom loop build!

[3570tech]

Thought you wanted to use the fill port as outlet for the loop. Anyways, happy custom loop build!

Thank you very much! Can't wait 

[Benji_w]

Is it ok to place the drain port/valve on the "inlet" on my EK Xres 140 D5 Revo? And instead use the top fill port as a inlet (from my rad.) if this is not an option where should i place it? This is my first time im watercooling, so i want to be sure[emoji6]

 

Just get a T or Y fitting and put a valve at the lowest point of your loop and save yourself a lot of hassle and head aches.

[yamsta]

Sorry to bring up an old topic, but did @3570tech ever get this resolved? Where did you end up putting the drain valve? Does it matter if it's after the 'IN' or 'OUT' port of the pump/reservoir? I would think putting the drain valve outside of the 'IN' port of the pump would make sense if you want to 'flush' your system -- that way you can put fresh fluid into the top of the reservoir as it pumps 'OUT' through your system and then catch the fluid into a bottle/bucket after it has gone through your whole system and just as its about to go back into the pump through the 'IN' port. Does that make sense?