My first water cooling, problem with bleeding

[TurK-FX]

I just installed my watercooling unit.

i jump started power supply to leak test. However, it works so slow. Water is not going thru the whole system yet. Is it bleeding or i did something wrong?
there is small air bubbles in reservoir like soap bubble.

It seems like there is air stuck somewhere. how can i fix that?

 

[Rick James]

Move the lines around and try to work out the air. What i like to do is use a water bottle with a small cap on it that can fit into the feed line and blow all the air out of it. Makes bleeding so much easier.

 

[TurK-FX]

thnx, i just filled little more coolant now it is working perfect. i will let it run 24 hour before connect motherboard to power supply

 

[aigomorla]

the bubbles will work themselves out after time.

What is your entire system composed of? do you have a pic?

 

[thatguyx]

well when I did my first setup, I left the res cap off and just let the system run for a while. Occasionally tapping on some blocks and tilting the case back and forth. Tapping on the blocks helps move some bubbles that may be stuck there. Tilting the case will help with any air pockets in the radiators.

on a side note: ever since I added my CPU into the loop, I keep getting air bubbles in my GPU block and res still. I also notice that when I turn on the computer, it sounds like fluid is filling something and the water level drops. Should the water level stay the same if bled correctly? Should I try turning the whole system upside down, I really think there's still an air pocket in one of my rads, but the damn thing is getting heavier and heavier lol.

 

[WoodButcher]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
the bubbles will work themselves out after time.

What is your entire system composed of? do you have a pic?

+1, a pic would help, otherwise hotwire the PSU, plug into the wall with an extension cord, do the monkey dance, refill and repeat.