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Warfarin88 · 03-30-09

Thanks Swagman!

Got a question for the veteran H20 dudes. Bleeding. I got to where the rads up front don't sound like waterfalls, and the pump doesn't sound like its hissing. That is, until I turn up the pump past 4. then it starts sucking air again. Not a ton, but intermittently I can tell its grabbing bubbles. If it matters, the water level is well above the pump, but there is a slight incline in the line from the res to the pump. (I'd guess maybe it climbs a half a cm or so total from res outlet to pump inlet. If this is problematic, I can easily remedy it with an extension fitting under the res)

So what I'm wondering: Is the bubble grabbing normal? Will I eventually be able to run the pump at full steam?

I am gradually building air in the res, so I know there are still bubbles working their way out, although for the most part, my tubes are clear. I have it running at four, should I crank it up to five (and let the pump sputter occasionally), or hold what I got at four?

I guess since this is log, pics are obligatory.

I mainly am looking for leaks in the hard to get to areas, but I figured I throw the blocks in the loop for giggles just to get a good picture of the flow. (If its any measure, I can't run the pump past three without the lid of the res on or I make a mess)

Anywho, here's some pics of the beastie in the kitchen:

Granted, I don't have any fans going yet, but I can't believe how quiet it is. I thought for sure the pump would make some sort of noise, but if it wasn't for the motion of the water in the res, I honestly wouldn't be able to tell it was on without my ear right on top of it. This pleases me.

I figured as long as I had the psu there, I just had to play around a little bit with the fans.

Fun shots taken in the dark with no flash:

Anywho, if anyone has any bleeding wisdom to share, I'm all ears. Not that I really need to bleed this out right now, I'm planning to drain it before I do the final block install, I was just curious if there was something I might be missing.

Thanks in advance folks.

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Warfarin88 _______________ Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 843 Rep: 166 Unique Rep: 117 Trader Rating: 0	Thanks Swagman! Got a question for the veteran H20 dudes. Bleeding. I got to where the rads up front don't sound like waterfalls, and the pump doesn't sound like its hissing. That is, until I turn up the pump past 4. then it starts sucking air again. Not a ton, but intermittently I can tell its grabbing bubbles. If it matters, the water level is well above the pump, but there is a slight incline in the line from the res to the pump. (I'd guess maybe it climbs a half a cm or so total from res outlet to pump inlet. If this is problematic, I can easily remedy it with an extension fitting under the res) So what I'm wondering: Is the bubble grabbing normal? Will I eventually be able to run the pump at full steam? I am gradually building air in the res, so I know there are still bubbles working their way out, although for the most part, my tubes are clear. I have it running at four, should I crank it up to five (and let the pump sputter occasionally), or hold what I got at four? I guess since this is log, pics are obligatory. I mainly am looking for leaks in the hard to get to areas, but I figured I throw the blocks in the loop for giggles just to get a good picture of the flow. (If its any measure, I can't run the pump past three without the lid of the res on or I make a mess) Anywho, here's some pics of the beastie in the kitchen: Granted, I don't have any fans going yet, but I can't believe how quiet it is. I thought for sure the pump would make some sort of noise, but if it wasn't for the motion of the water in the res, I honestly wouldn't be able to tell it was on without my ear right on top of it. This pleases me. I figured as long as I had the psu there, I just had to play around a little bit with the fans. Fun shots taken in the dark with no flash: Anywho, if anyone has any bleeding wisdom to share, I'm all ears. Not that I really need to bleed this out right now, I'm planning to drain it before I do the final block install, I was just curious if there was something I might be missing. Thanks in advance folks.