Few last watercooling questions

[DarthSmartt]

Alright. I have finished my first custom watercooling loop but have a few last questions.

1. How long before I have to replace my fluid(I have distilled water mixed with ek cryo somethin or other mixed in and plan to move to primochill vue.

2. Can I /would you reccommend running custom watercooling 24/7? (I run various game servers on my computer)

3. Will I ever need to clean blocks/rads and if so, how often?

4. Do compression fittings help prevent the tube from coming loose/ off the barb?

 

Thanks in advance and happy 2018!?

[Damascus]

1. Try once a year
2. No issues at all with running 24/7, most of the point of a custom loop is consistent reliability
3. Every 2-3 Year's or when the liquid isn't flowing correctly
4. Yes.

[vaiwalker]

was planning to do it every 6 months. but dayumm the first time i cleaned everything to do some maintenance, took a whole day. and i destroyed my MB in the process.  

[For Science!]

57 minutes ago, DarthSmartt said:

 

Thanks in advance and happy 2018!?

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For best results, use Vue with a newly built watercooling loop. If this is not possible, first ensure that each component is thoroughly cleaned by hand and dried. Next, use PrimoChill System Reboot to flush the system prior to adding PrimoChill Vue.

To switch from something to the Vue you need to use system reboot and dry throughouhly, otherwise RIP. 

 

You shouldnt run primochill vue for 24/7, it is likely to cause fallout.

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Continuous running of the pump is not recommended. Allow the PC to rest when not in use. Run the PC for at least an hour every couple days enabling Vue to recirculate. It will thank you.

 

[andrewmp6]

If a compression fitting is installed right its super hard to pull the tubing off it.

[DarthSmartt]

9 hours ago, Damascus said:

1. Try once a year
2. No issues at all with running 24/7, most of the point of a custom loop is consistent reliability
3. Every 2-3 Year's or when the liquid isn't flowing correctly
4. Yes.

Thanks for helping me so much. I appreciate it.

[Damascus]

10 hours ago, For Science! said:

You shouldnt run primochill vue for 24/7, it is likely to cause fallout.

Yeah, due actually doesn't work with aluminum either.  There's a nice big warning on the website about it voiding the warranty.