Water Cooled Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO Project Build

[Chicken Patty]

Hi,
90's ? bite your tongue bend those pipes it looks excellent

Thanks bud. Unfortunately I don't have enough pipe left to do two bends. Just thought it would look much cleaner with the 90° fittings and a short piece of tubing. But yes, so far super happy with how it's looking.

 

[A Computer Guy]

I was actually on the fence of getting one and I think I will. Ordering now. Thank you for the heads up. That indeed seems much easier.

FYI on that quantum torque drain value be careful. It's actually really easy to accidently not close all the way. When closing it be sure it locks flush with it's mounting surface otherwise the value isn't 100% closed. I just made that mistake today refilling my rig. Luckily I had a cap on it anyway but when I went to remove the cap to use it elsewhere it started to leak then I realized my mistake.

 

[JrRacinFan]

Good job on the build so far CP. My private messages are always open for you, if you need any minor assistance.

 

[Chicken Patty]

FYI on that quantum torque drain value be careful. It's actually really easy to accidently not close all the way. When closing it be sure it locks flush with it's mounting surface otherwise the value isn't 100% closed. I just made that mistake today refilling my rig. Luckily I had a cap on it anyway but when I went to remove the cap to use it elsewhere it started to leak then I realized my mistake.

Unfortunately I can't fit my drain valve because of the front glass. Didn't think that through. Unless I put it on another port? Not sure if that would work maybe? Haven't looked into that.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Good job on the build so far CP. My private messages are always open for you, if you need any minor assistance.

Of course buddy, and thank you!

 

[A Computer Guy]

Unfortunately I can't fit my drain valve because of the front glass. Didn't think that through. Unless I put it on another port? Not sure if that would work maybe? Haven't looked into that.

You might need to get creative and put a T fitting somewhere. Here is an example but your solution will have to be a different with hard tubing.

If you are putting in a bottom rad (or rad with ports on bottom) that would be a solid mounting point for a T fitting. Personally I might be afraid to put any heavy fittings in the middle of a hard tubing run but I haven't done HT yet so I'm not sure what kind of weight it can carry unless it's on a vertical run. I'd look around on the web to see how hard tubers arrange their drain ports.

 

[Chicken Patty]

You might need to get creative and put a T fitting somewhere. Here is an example but your solution will have to be a different with hard tubing.

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If you are putting in a bottom rad (or rad with ports on bottom) that would be a solid mounting point for a T fitting. Personally I might be afraid to put any heavy fittings in the middle of a hard tubing run but I haven't done HT yet so I'm not sure what kind of weight it can carry unless it's on a vertical run. I'd look around on the web to see how hard tubers arrange their drain ports.

Thing is distro plate is in the front, and front Glas is right in front of it. Even with a T fitting it won't fit. However I have an EK plug there now and it's in the lowest point of the distro plate and with front glass removed there's nothing in it'd way. I'm thinking I can put it by the sink and remove the cap and it'll drain easily with no mess.

 

[A Computer Guy]

Thing is distro plate is in the front, and front Glas is right in front of it. Even with a T fitting it won't fit. However I have an EK plug there now and it's in the lowest point of the distro plate and with front glass removed there's nothing in it'd way. I'm thinking I can put it by the sink and remove the cap and it'll drain easily with no mess.

What I am saying is you can use a T fitting probably somewhere on the inside of your loop (preferably at the lowest point). In my example I have 90 rotary so I can tilt and connect the longer hose to drain but that only works for soft tubing. I'm not sure of your flow direction but inserting a T somewhere in the lowest portion is an ideal spot for the drain if you want one. It doesn't have to be in the perfect lowest spot, just enough to make draining and dissembling the loop manageable because you will still have some fluid left it the blocks or rads depending on the orientation of them.

 

[Chicken Patty]

What I am saying is you can use a T fitting probably somewhere on the inside of your loop (preferably at the lowest point). In my example I have 90 rotary so I can tilt and connect the longer hose to drain but that only works for soft tubing. I'm not sure of your flow direction but inserting a T somewhere in the lowest portion is an ideal spot for the drain if you want one. It doesn't have to be in the perfect lowest spot, just enough to make draining and dissembling the loop manageable because you will still have some fluid left it the blocks or rads depending on the orientation of them.


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Yes, that's what I was thinking, in one of those ports. When I finish the rest of the loop today I will see if I can put it into one of those ports. Thanks a lot for the pics and the help bud. Always appreciated.

 

[A Computer Guy]

Yes, that's what I was thinking, in one of those ports. When I finish the rest of the loop today I will see if I can put it into one of those ports. Thanks a lot for the pics and the help bud. Always appreciated.

Figuring out tubing runs is a fun part. I spent just a couple of hours alone trying to convince myself how and where to relocate my drain port without having to order more fittings and just use what I had on hand. Even used some old pieces of soft tubing to test runs and ideas. Managed to save myself from buying $50 of stuff I didn't need yesterday.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Figuring out tubing runs is a fun part. I spent just a couple of hours alone trying to convince myself how and where to relocate my drain port without having to order more fittings and just use what I had on hand. Even used some old pieces of soft tubing to test runs and ideas. Managed to save myself from buying $50 of stuff I didn't need yesterday.

Hahaha I wasted what more for not thinking stuff through. To my defense I had not done a custom loop in a while. It happens. Haahah

 

[ThrashZone]

What I am saying is you can use a T fitting probably somewhere on the inside of your loop (preferably at the lowest point). In my example I have 90 rotary so I can tilt and connect the longer hose to drain but that only works for soft tubing. I'm not sure of your flow direction but inserting a T somewhere in the lowest portion is an ideal spot for the drain if you want one. It doesn't have to be in the perfect lowest spot, just enough to make draining and dissembling the loop manageable because you will still have some fluid left it the blocks or rads depending on the orientation of them.


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Hi,
You might rotate your pump like this image shows it's 90 degrees different than you show might help with the d5 noise.

 

[JrRacinFan]

FYI on that quantum torque drain value be careful. It's actually really easy to accidently not close all the way. When closing it be sure it locks flush with it's mounting surface otherwise the value isn't 100% closed. I just made that mistake today refilling my rig. Luckily I had a cap on it anyway but when I went to remove the cap to use it elsewhere it started to leak then I realized my mistake.

Definitely this CP. I have first hand experience.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Hi,
You might rotate your pump like this image shows it's 90 degrees different than you show might help with the d5 noise.

You mean to put it so the label is upright 100%? Is that what you mean?

 

[AM4isGOD]

Heres how i did my drain valve. it is the lowest point in the loop and even drains the bottom radiator.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Heres how i did my drain valve.
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I don't have a rad in the bottom so I have to find a way to do it on the distro plate somewhere.

 

[ThrashZone]

You mean to put it so the label is upright 100%? Is that what you mean?

Hi,
Yes

 

[AM4isGOD]

You mean to put it so the label is upright 100%? Is that what you mean?

Does not matter which way up it is.

 

[ThrashZone]

 

[Chicken Patty]

Probably just my lack of coffee today so far, but not sure what you guys are trying to tell me about rotating the pump, sorry.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Computer guy said he's having pump noise
I suggested he try rotating his pump 90 degrees
ATM his pump is with the bar code horizontal

I'm suggesting rotate it like his last example of the distro plate shows which is this rotation showing the bar code vertical
.easiest thing to try.
Will it make any difference no telling.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Oh gotcha. For some reason I thought you were telling me to rotate it and I was thinking well that picture is my picture hahaha. Sorry fellas.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
No problem indeed that is your image so if you have no pump noise

 

[A Computer Guy]

Hi,
You might rotate your pump like this image shows it's 90 degrees different than you show might help with the d5 noise.

Yea I think I'm going to try that when I get the chance.

 

[ThrashZone]

Yea I think I'm going to try that when I get the chance.

Hi,
No joy lastly just rma the pump.