Water Cooling - What maintenance is need?

abdulhamid

Enthusiast
Just a question out to people who use/know about water cooling, does this need regular maintenance? If so what and how easy is this to do?
 

Sleinous

Author Level
If you are referring to the ECO ones, none, as they are internal.

If you mean a custom loop like Gorman's, well...best ask Gorman himself! :p
 

Gorman

Author Level
If its a custom loop your wanting to know about, yes you have to keep it well maintained.

This means:

  • Checking water level and for signs of leaks at least weekly
  • Changing the water every couple of months, keeping an eye on additives if you go down that route
  • Keeping an eye on the tubing for signs of wear and discolouration / changing if needed
  • Cleaning out any build-up of gunk in the blocks
  • Keeping a healthy level of paranoia for the pump stopping

Most of these involve rebuilding the loop
 
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