Powering loop without PSU

[TahoeDust]

My new build will be using the PSU from my current build.  I am going to want to be able to power my loop for testing without installing the PSU.  What is the best way to do this?

 

Could I use something like this?: http://a.co/d/hGApTiy

[W-L]

11 minutes ago, TahoeDust said:

My new build will be using the PSU from my current build.  I am going to want to be able to power my loop for testing without installing the PSU.  What is the best way to do this?

 

Could I use something like this?: http://a.co/d/hGApTiy

You can use a power adapter like that but your going to require a higher amperage unit, pumps like the D5 or DDC use around 36W and 18W respectively if you run them at full speed. 

[TahoeDust]

2 minutes ago, W-L said:

You can use a power adapter like that but your going to require a higher amperage unit, pumps like the D5 or DDC use around 36W and 18W respectively if you run them at full speed. 

Ok. Thanks. I'll be running a D5, so I will look for something that can do 36w.

[TahoeDust]

Not having any luck.  I may just have to buy a cheap PSU.

[aezakmi]

going off topic can't believe they're selling that for $10

I literally built one with an old router power supply and a molex connector when I was a kid and still have it to test fans

 

ps. you have one psu right? the one in your current build?

why not just jump start it and see if everything works?

[W-L]

7 minutes ago, TahoeDust said:

Not having any luck.  I may just have to buy a cheap PSU.

You can just take your current PSU and jump the 24 pin and only connect the molex for power until you finish leak testing the loop.

[Tam3n]

 

...Or use a PSU after all. Having a cheap spare PSU around to use for filling/testing etc without needing to power on the main system PSU is handy to have.