calling all experts!!

[vindicator65]

ok guys i need help with this one!

wanted to put a pic of my rig here but couldnt work out how! anyway to the problem at hand!!

got a system
res-> pump -> radiator ->manifold split two ways -> 1) cpu 2) gpu -> both input directly to reservoir.

its all aquacomputer gear
cuplex evo 1.1
airplex 360 rad
twinplex gpu
eheim 1046 pump
res is the aquatube in front mounted aquabay

for some reason my pump it very noisy! im not convinced it is pumping water around the system, i had expected to see bubbles in the aquatube window or at least some display of movement, but no!

Took the pump out and tested it on its own, and you need to suck start it, is that normal?? but after that it pumps fine..... i think... dont know what sort of pressure it should give!

This is my first water rig, and im getting a little frustrated, lot of cash for very little so far!!!
PUG where are UUUUUUUUUUUU!!!???

[Pug]

ok guys i need help with this one!

wanted to put a pic of my rig here but couldnt work out how! anyway to the problem at hand!!

got a system
res-> pump -> radiator ->manifold split two ways -> 1) cpu 2) gpu -> both input directly to reservoir.

its all aquacomputer gear
cuplex evo 1.1
airplex 360 rad
twinplex gpu
eheim 1046 pump
res is the aquatube in front mounted aquabay

for some reason my pump it very noisy! im not convinced it is pumping water around the system, i had expected to see bubbles in the aquatube window or at least some display of movement, but no!

Took the pump out and tested it on its own, and you need to suck start it, is that normal?? but after that it pumps fine..... i think... dont know what sort of pressure it should give!

This is my first water rig, and im getting a little frustrated, lot of cash for very little so far!!!
PUG where are UUUUUUUUUUUU!!!??? I'm here :)

Firstly, Eheims are not self-priming. Rtfm & you'll find it says It is not selfpriming and to operate, ... suck briefly at the end of the pressure hose until water flows to the pump. Do not insert power supply plug until you have done this. A brief noise when the pump starts up is normal. Secondly, who told you to split the flow to the blocks with a manifold like that? You definitely didn't that advice (or the manifold, for that matter) from me.

In summary, lose the manifold, go series & enjoy your results. :)


[Edit] Thirdly, love the front. :cool:

[Starbuck3733T]

ok guys i need help with this one!
Took the pump out and tested it on its own, and you need to suck start it, is that normal?? but after that it pumps fine..... i think... dont know what sort of pressure it should give!


Eheim pumps are not self-priming. They need to have water at the inlet before they'll start pumping. Best way of doing this is having the pump lower than the reservior, the water should be pulled by gravity down into the inlet.

Also, try (if you can) taking the pump and shaking it to dislodge any air trapped in the impellar area.

[Nexxo]

Thanks for stepping in there Pug. I was primed to slap him around the face (metaphorically) for having a split loop. Why does everyone have a split loop?! It complicates things without gaining any advantage. :rant: Ok... ok... deep breaths now...

Still, having said that, the case looks excellent and having the power button on the top corner is inspired. Nice one! Just redo your loop in straightforward series, OK (and dude, where's your pump)? Go on, you'll like it. Really. Trust us. :D

[Starbuck3733T]

Loop? Split? Bah humbug!

edit
*looks at 2nd pic again*

MY GOD IT IS ALL AQUA COMPUTER PLATES! WOOT!

[Knipex]

Just in case you didnt get it the first 3 times :)

Go res - pump - rad - cpu - gpu - res all in series no flow problems.

You really need to prime the pump (I hope you havent destroyed it running it dry:( ) Youc an use hte sucking method or alternatively go the lazy way (and easy way) and get one of these priimg tanks. Its you fill point, primes the pump and keeps any bubbles from re-entering the pump.

http://www.wizarddesigns.co.uk/imgs/_aquainject-plexi.jpg