Cooling hidden leak

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  1. KayinBlack

    KayinBlack Unrepentant Savage

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    Sorry for poor formatting ahead of time.

    Posting from the backup, somehow my system has a small leak, and I can't for the love of sweet baby Jesus pinpoint where it is. There aren't any puddles, but it lost all the reserve water inthe T line and then started sucking air hardcore. Woke me up this morning it was so noisy. Anybody got any tricks to pinpoint leaks? My dye isn't UV reactive,so that's out...
     
  2. silentphoenix

    silentphoenix What's a Dremel?

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    What i did once was put toilet tissue arround each of the joints and after a lil while check for any dampness. This would work much better if you have some coloured tissue.

    Not sure if this helps as I dont really know how small your leak problem is tho..
     
  3. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    Chuck some dye in the res. Use toilet tissue as advised. Else use a good torch and check every joint visually --also the pump housing.
     
  4. Holst

    Holst What's a Dremel?

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    The toliet paper with die is the easyest way
     
  5. Firehed

    Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match.

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    maybe blow into the T-line and see if you note any water or air escaping.
     
  6. KayinBlack

    KayinBlack Unrepentant Savage

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    Had a pair, did the paper towel thing.

    Had one from the video card block and one off the side of the pump. Got them both fixed and bled out now. Boy it's a lot quieter...
     
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