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Custom watercooling loop without reservoir

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Hello guys.

Observing the radiators from Phobya G-Changer 2.0 series serier that have multiple options for connecting the tubes.








I noticed that if I used one of these, I could fill the system without the need for a reservoir.

Especially with the radiator mounted horizontally it might be possible to use the port that serves as the exit to expel the air bubbles.

Obviously you have to turn the case upright and fill the system.

I believe that there are no problems with bubbles and that indeed it could completely eliminate.

Do you guys ever seen this before ?

Thanks in advance
 
Should work fine! Just need to let it sit and bleed for a few days. Longer if possible, then seal it up.
 
I would add a T to the loop for easy top off
 
No reservoir here, just a fill port- no problems at all :)

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Hello guys.

Observing the radiators from Phobya G-Changer 2.0 series serier that have multiple options for connecting the tubes.








I noticed that if I used one of these, I could fill the system without the need for a reservoir.

Especially with the radiator mounted horizontally it might be possible to use the port that serves as the exit to expel the air bubbles.

Obviously you have to turn the case upright and fill the system.

I believe that there are no problems with bubbles and that indeed it could completely eliminate.

Do you guys ever seen this before ?

Thanks in advance


thats a nice rad you got! real low fpi and great cooling ability.

tbh you could probably fill the loop any way possible, i have 2x 360s on mine and its been a few weeks and i still have air bubbles pass, especially when cranking up the pump!
 
I would do a T line as well with a plug at the end when you don't need to fill it.

I have heard its harder to bleed a system and get the air out without using a reservoir though.
 
I would do a T line as well with a plug at the end when you don't need to fill it.

I have heard its harder to bleed a system and get the air out without using a reservoir though.
just pressure bleed it run the pumps and let it push the air out into a bucket or something
 
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