Friday, August 2nd 2019
EK Releases EK-Leak Tester - a Superior Leak Testing Solution
EK the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer is releasing the EK-Leak Tester. A fast and safe way of testing for possible leaks in your liquid cooling loop. While traditional leak testing works, it requires hours before very small leaks are detected and then things can get messy. The EK-Leak Tester does the job way better!
The main body is a solid piece of CNC machined aluminium. One end is fitted with a revolvable male G1/4" connection port so it can be directly screwed onto any standard port in your liquid cooling loop. The gauge is custom made for liquid cooling loop testing purposes, which clearly marks the safe pressure for testing. The other side of the tester is hooked up with a valve that will make sure no air is escaping through the tester unit. The small pump for pressurizing the loop is also included. However, for a maximum safety effect, EK suggests reaching a pressure you want for testing and leaving the tester on for at least 15 minutes. If no pressure drop occurs and the gauge remains on the same spot, you're good to go.
In order to prevent damage of your liquid cooling loop, keep the pressure in the predefined zone only, as marked on the gauge. Please read the user manual before using the EK-Leak Tester!
The EK-Leak Tester is assembled in Slovenia, Europe and it is readily available for purchase through the EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network for the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of 34.90€ with VAT included.
The main body is a solid piece of CNC machined aluminium. One end is fitted with a revolvable male G1/4" connection port so it can be directly screwed onto any standard port in your liquid cooling loop. The gauge is custom made for liquid cooling loop testing purposes, which clearly marks the safe pressure for testing. The other side of the tester is hooked up with a valve that will make sure no air is escaping through the tester unit. The small pump for pressurizing the loop is also included. However, for a maximum safety effect, EK suggests reaching a pressure you want for testing and leaving the tester on for at least 15 minutes. If no pressure drop occurs and the gauge remains on the same spot, you're good to go.
The EK-Leak Tester is assembled in Slovenia, Europe and it is readily available for purchase through the EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network for the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of 34.90€ with VAT included.
34 Comments on EK Releases EK-Leak Tester - a Superior Leak Testing Solution
Today the wheel was reinvented! Oh wait...:rolleyes:
It's just another tool. They never said it was the first, or anything like that. But it is just applied to our hobby in a plug and play manner. ;)
And yes in 2005 I already had an RGB power supply...
What... no love.:)
No love for the haters, no. :D
When was the last time you used "bar" to inflate your tires?
European system would be hard to convert to say 35 PSI for car tires in dial format.
SO , EK needs to to make a dial that appeals to other standards, IMHO.
On a more serious note, I see your point about bar/psi... but the reality is that is totally irrelevant to know exactly what bar/PSI its at... just use the green like they say. But again, its a Euro company, so it makes complete sense. :)
Truth be told, we in the US should convert to metric as it really is a lot easier than the imperial numbering we use. :)
... I digress.
edit - plus that adds to the expense, and these are just cheapo air guages that go to 8psi. Far from being anything special.
Been doing it for years and have build half dozen systems that way and has always work. Far cheaper solution.
it is a cool gadget though
If you build systems a LOT it would be a nice to have