PC water loop flow meter

[derpmaster]

Alright I've got a bitsopower flow meter but its to big and I can't find a place to put it so I need a new one that's compact. Suggestions

 

[inzone]

You will find that you can pretty much do a lot of things with a water cooling loop and if you come up with something that works then use it. I my experiences I have found and it's very common as well that the best fill place is generally the highest point on the loop and the best drain point being the lowest. This is pretty much just common sense but when making a loop you do have to keep this in mind so you don't put a drain someplace just because it's convienent Now it may be that it will work out as you have described just go over it as you plan it out so you can tell if it will work that way. If it's the lowest point in the loop then it should work fine.
One thing to keep in min is that you have to fill the loop and drain the loop so it may be a simple thing but you would be surprised at what will work and what won't work. The biggest issue is getting the air out of the loop.

 

[4Ryan6]

Or off the sli block could i just include my drain?thereby ensuring it as the lowest point in the system

Of course you could do that, but as for myself I wouldn't!

Because it could and probably would be a place for a trapped air pocket and that you do not want.

And no matter where you put that drain line the possibility of draining the entire loop is very slim, depending on radiator setups they can still be holding coolant.

You can always flip the machine over and over to manipulate the water to the drain, if you have plenty of time and are going to make a days job of it.

But for me a line cut here and a line cut there and the coolant is out.

I never use a drain port, if I need to drain my system I'll replace my tubing anyway, so I cut it at the point it drains the majority of the loop and proceed from there.

I have actually drained my system to swap a CPU water block, replaced tubing while I was at it and had it back up and running in an hour, with no drain port.

I do a lot of testing and swapping out with my machine, so draining and rerouting is a regular routine for me.

If you're going to set it and forget it, you surely do not need a drain line, because when you do get around to changing out or cleaning, you'll probably use new tubing at the same time.

As a matter of fact I got tired of investing in pre-cut tubing lengths and bought a roll of it.

You'll get a better idea why checking out the 2 links below.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/275185-29-exploring-ambient-water-cooling

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/282844-29-peltier-water-cooling#t2033960

 

[derpmaster]

Well the only reason i do have a drain is because it makes it a heck of alot ezier to not make a mess when im changing parts out. and i do for the most part change the tubing every time i work on it and flush everything with distilled vinegar and distilled water. Once im ready to get these new parts though i will seek out further recommendations for you guys, but for now i gotta buy a new car so no more computer stuff for awhile.