how often do you need to change the water in your loop?

[chinkgai]

how often do you need to change the water in your loop? i tried searching but there were a ton of results...

my tubes arent absolutely transparent either...so is there a rule of thumb?

[saratoga]

I haven't changed it in over 2 years. But then, my system is really old and I haven't upgraded in a while. I think most people change it whenever they upgrade.

[caLume]

every 1/2 year would be best.
but i think 1 year wouldnt be a problem.

[chinkgai]

are you guys quoting these times based on regular turning on/off of your computer? or keeping a loop up almost 24/7?

[k00lance]

whichever.. :D
it is a general recommendation is that you should switch every 6 monthes.
Just a response to how much you care about your system. :p:

[aca]

And if you don't have any alu parts in the system (only copper/brass)? Do you still have to change it that often? (will be using distilled water w/ Zerex RSC)

[Cossey]

if its completely sealed and no chance of algae growing etc then you should never need to change it. in practice every 6 months isnt too much hassle and you will always get some build up of gunk in the water over time.

[k00lance]

Completely sealed means you will need silicons all over joints to prevent air :rolleyes:

[cartmanea]

Completely sealed means you will need silicons all over joints to prevent air :rolleyes:
Only if your clamps aren't working properly :stick: Personally, if I had a leak I wouldn't trust "silicons" to fix it. I think by completely sealed they mean no reservoir or T-line, but a completely closed loop.

[Cossey]

if air can get in water can get out. i run a t line with a filport at the top and it is sealed enough that i can turn the pc upside down and nothing leaks so i doubt any air can get in.

[saratoga]

Completely sealed means you will need silicons all over joints to prevent air :rolleyes:

Or it means you properly built the system.

Nothing like opening the system and getting a nice "puff" of air coming out as the pressure equalizes :)

[MaxxxRacer]

If you have no mixed metals in your loop (IE copper with aluminum) then every 6 months is fine. If you got aluminum in there, it would be wise to drain the system and check for corrosion every month.

[aca]

I have one (stupid) question though...
I know you fill the system through the res which is usually set on the highest point of the case (at least it will be in my case). But how do you take the liquid out? I mean, is there any general rule? It seems it's a bit more difficult than filling the system.

[saratoga]

I've used a siphon into the res in the past. Then once the res is empty, I run the pump to blow most of the remaining water back into the res where I remove it. Whatever is left is usally not enough to be a big problem. But then I have an enormous res with the radiator above it, so draining is pretty easy.

[Holst]

I have a bit of small 5mm tube that I put into my res to syphon most of the water out.

To fully dissasemble my system is a bit awquard... I think i would spill a bit of water however I did it...
Luckily ive not needed to mess with it at all since I put in into its current config.

[racinjimy]

Maxxx,

are you serious when you say to check every month with mixed metals.

here is a pic of my WW after 6 months with zerex AND a polarflo TT in the loop (lots of alu) there is no corrosion to speak of.

http://images.snapfish.com/34477%3B4723232fp45%3Dot%3E2348%3D66%3A%3D984%3DX ROQDF%3E2323%3A46436%3B92ot1lsi

[chinkgai]

probably to be cautious