Keep getting Air in my Watercooling system.

[anixon]

Anyone know what i'm doing wrong here? i have a bigwater se and Air keeps accumulating in my pump. I don't know where it's coming from. I tap all the air bubbles out and i shut the pump on and off until it's clear. once everythings clear and I turn it on it seems fine, but 3-4 hours later I have the same problem again.

It's driving me crazy. If anyone has experience in this kind of issue, pls respond. Thank You.

 

[pkme2]

Air is getting into your system from somewhere. Since you don't have any visible leaks, it got to be getting in from your pump. The seals must be faulty so compressed air is definitely getting in from there. You have warranty? RMA the pump.

 

[Luckyboy1]

Turn just the pump on and run it for about 10 minutes and then shut it off and listen carefully for that slight sucking sound and then track it down.

 

[essasin]

Did you properly bleed the system?

 

[anixon]

What do you mean bleed the system? I followed all the instructions in the Installation manual. Is bleeding only for closed systems, i think i read that somewhere. The Bigwater comes with a 5.25 drive bay resevoir. But I'm quite a noob. Can someone tell me how to properly bleed my system, thanks.

 

[aigomorla]

problem can be the following. Im not saying its the only possibility but most likely the main cause.

1. the bigwater res REALLY REALLY sucks. U could need more water. I suggest toping it off with Distilled water to be sure.

2. You have a leak somewhere, it may be small so u cant really see it yet.

3. If ur mixing metals, it could be a sign of corrosion. Like if you have a aluminum part somewhere, because the thermaltake bigwater does not have a water wetter in there coolant, that might be another problem.

4. Faulty pump.

The bigwater is a REALLY REALLY CRAPPY SYSTEM. Unless you get the new 745, even then thats still a unreliable system. Check to see if you have a build up in pressure as its a sure sign of corrosion. Its simple to check, squeeze your tubes when your system is off and check if its hard or not.