Flow Issue

[nebj00la]

Hello,

I've got a problem with the flow rate in my loop. Here's what I've got:

Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Coppter Slim Profile Triple 120mm Radiator
Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Coppter Slim Profile Dual 120mm Radiator
EK-FB KIT ASUS M6F Chipset Waterblock
Bitspower Summit EF CPU Waterblock
EVGA Hydro Copper GPU Waterblock
XSPC Dual 5.25 Bay Reservoir
MCP655 Pump
Aquaero flow sensor
Aquaero inline temperature sensor
Roughly 6 feet of PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing 3/8"ID x 5/8" OD
Aquaero 6XT

All said and done, I'm getting a maximum throughput of 190 lph. I think this should be much higher, so I'm wondering what I could be doing wrong. Too many components? I need another pump?

[Jakusonfire]

Hello,

I've got a problem with the flow rate in my loop. Here's what I've got:

Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Coppter Slim Profile Triple 120mm Radiator
Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Coppter Slim Profile Dual 120mm Radiator
EK-FB KIT ASUS M6F Chipset Waterblock
Bitspower Summit EF CPU Waterblock
EVGA Hydro Copper GPU Waterblock
XSPC Dual 5.25 Bay Reservoir
MCP655 Pump
Aquaero flow sensor
Aquaero inline temperature sensor
Roughly 6 feet of PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing 3/8"ID x 5/8" OD
Aquaero 6XT

All said and done, I'm getting a maximum throughput of 190 lph. I think this should be much higher, so I'm wondering what I could be doing wrong. Too many components? I need another pump?

Which flow sensor are you using? sure it is calibrated correctly? 225 is about the ideal rate so you aren't that far off it but yeah, I would expect a bit better with those parts. If that flow rate is correct upping it won't really effect the temps much at all but there are other benefits.

[Shoggy]

Absolutely OK and to be honest it evens surprises me that it is that high with the mentioned setup. I quite often think many users have a very unrealistic expectation about the flow rate. Apart from that a higher flow rate would not really improve anything here.

[nebj00la]

Absolutely OK and to be honest it evens surprises me that it is that high with the mentioned setup. I quite often think many users have a very unrealistic expectation about the flow rate. Apart from that a higher flow rate would not really improve anything here.

Great! That makes sense, as my temperatures look excellent. I've attached a picture of the setup taken during the initial build, for reference. I know, I know... I need to clean up the section where the flow meter is.

[Stewie007]

Your flow meter is installed improperly. It is likely giving you a faulty reading. I gather it is the paddle type and not a positive displacement sensor. Positive displacement type of sensors cannot be mounted vertically for accuracy.

In the case of your paddle type, I would say you're getting some undesirable turbulence through your sensor. It might hurt the accuracy of your readings.