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hanwinting · 03-25-06

ok i have a huge problem with my water cooling!!! the setup is in my profile.

water in my cooling seems like its not moving at all!!! my temp is getting higher!!
nothing is clogged inside my setup buz i just took it apart and washed it like 3 weeks ago.
my questions is
is my pump not powerful enough?? its Hydro L35.
guys plz help me out!!!

busa · 03-25-06

If the pump is running...and there is no flow then it is either a bad pump....or it's vaporlocked.
If your radiator is external...loosen the fitting on the inlet side and see if there is any flow. A vaporlock is usually in the rad.

hanwinting · 03-25-06

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Originally Posted by busa

If the pump is running...and there is no flow then it is either a bad pump....or it's vaporlocked.
If your radiator is external...loosen the fitting on the inlet side and see if there is any flow. A vaporlock is usually in the rad.

i put my radiator inside my comp ( at the front). and whats vaporlock??

also there are samll bubbles insdie the pipe too but they are not moving at all

busa · 03-25-06

Vaporlock is an airpocket that traps the flow of water. Usually happens when first filling a system and the lines aren't full yet.
If you can pinch off a hose somewhere before the rad and remove a fitting...then bump the pump on and off a couple times, this will usually get it going.
If the impeller on the pump is failing...it will slow down or stop flowing but could sound like it is fine. You can also try pinching off the hose before and after the pump and remove it to test it.

hanwinting · 03-25-06

Quote:

Originally Posted by busa

Vaporlock is an airpocket that traps the flow of water. Usually happens when first filling a system and the lines aren't full yet.
If you can pinch off a hose somewhere before the rad and remove a fitting...then bump the pump on and off a couple times, this will usually get it going.
If the impeller on the pump is failing...it will slow down or stop flowing but could sound like it is fine. You can also try pinching off the hose before and after the pump and remove it to test it.

i use reservoir

fstfrddy · 03-25-06

The pump is powerful enough, I am assuming it was working OK? are the fittings at the top of your radiator or the bottom if on the bottom you have to flip it over to get the air out of it. You may have a pump problem though if you do not see any flow.

hanwinting · 03-25-06

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Originally Posted by fstfrddy

The pump is powerful enough, I am assuming it was working OK? are the fittings at the top of your radiator or the bottom if on the bottom you have to flip it over to get the air out of it. You may have a pump problem though if you do not see any flow.

yes the pump is working and the fitting is on the top of the radiator.

hanwinting · 03-25-06

Quote:

Originally Posted by busa

Vaporlock is an airpocket that traps the flow of water. Usually happens when first filling a system and the lines aren't full yet.
If you can pinch off a hose somewhere before the rad and remove a fitting...then bump the pump on and off a couple times, this will usually get it going.
If the impeller on the pump is failing...it will slow down or stop flowing but could sound like it is fine. You can also try pinching off the hose before and after the pump and remove it to test it.

so you want me to take off the pipe and then fitting? what do u mean bump the pump?? u mean switch on and off?

busa · 03-25-06

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Originally Posted by hanwinting

so you want me to take off the pipe and then fitting? what do u mean bump the pump?? u mean switch on and off?

Yes...on/off. When filling system thru the res and using gravity to fill it as far as possible, Then turning on the pump, you won't get any flow thru the system until you crack a fitting to let the air pocket out. Not sure how this would have happened to your rig...I'm leaning more toward a failing pump. Doing this will also confirm that the pump is running or not. I would suggest removing the pump and testing it. Ever cleaned the pump?

fstfrddy · 03-25-06

you can't see the flow going to your reservoir?

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