moving a wc system

[taintedplay]

Lets say im going to a lan party. Do i have to empty the entire setup and then refill at the lan? or is it safe to move in the same condition it is in like when running.

Thanks, taintedplay

 

[peterhuang913]

Re: movign a wc system

It should be safe unless you chuck it around.

 

[Luke]

i would try to keep it up right at all times...

 

[commandercup]

it depends... if you've got some plastic barbs in your system, you'll want to make sure they are twisted in tight after transport or maybe even during transport because if the tubing starts to swing or sway, the plastic barbs may come out (loctite = uber)

also, I've heard somewhere that if you have your waterblock on too looesly or too tightly, it may physically damage your CPU while being bumped around in a car (same with a regular heatsink I think)

otherwise it should be fine, it would be smart to jump start the PSU with only the loop to check for leaks for a short amount of time (ie. ~10 minutes), make sure to check all the barbs and fittings

 

[aspire]

Never had a problem moving mine about.

Make sure all your fittings have some heavy duty clamps on them. I.E. worm drive clamps, and that everything is held in place properly.

As long as it doesn't undergo major trauma you should be fine.