KaptCrunch Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Correction for mixture of PG Not my type-o, but KaptCrunch's. :rolleyes: All of my posts state 33% Propylene Glycol to 66% distilled water. :winking: Stev 100 lashes ......sorry for type-0h-graph thanks for correction 1cup PG 2cup DW Note: if Sierra propylene glycol not availible use Prestone LowTox EPA approved anti-freeze(white jug) As for cleaning the inside of the HC. We call this "flushing" the system. It's very similar to flushing an automotive cooling system. (note fill cap is closed on unit) Basically, you will need more of the Sierra propylene glycol and distilled water mix an (newbies)a power bar with a switch an old AT PSU to power only HCX pci slot card. (pros) disconnect ATX plug and power to all but HCX card an do the trick. i left this info out to protect your investment. Splice the inlet tube coming out of the back from the HC external unit.(The LOWER connector@rear) Cut tube where its convienat to work with, the tube coming from the computer side, will dump the old coolant out into a gallon or so size bucket, while the other splice end draws into the HC a fresh new coolant pre-mixture from your jug. Use a glass jar so u can see whats going on; keep the sucking tube in fluid at all times DO NOT let tube run dry, damage the pump if do turn off pump to refill jug or jar. HCX(lower)================suck===/splice/===blow===========PCI You will then need an Eldon-James 1/4 to 1/4 tube coupler to reattached the splice or equivalent, after completeing flush-change. If you do have algae or other foreign items in the system, you will need to mix well ONE part White Vinegar and TWO parts distilled water for cleaning. after cleaning system, flush really well with lots of distilled water. Then you will need to replace back in the Propylene Glycol mixture- 2/3 cup Distilled Water, and 1/3 cup Propylene Glycol. 3.87oz distilled water per PG quart or 30.3ml distilled water per PG liter. 1 oz's PG + 2 oz distilled water = 33% White Vinegar is also recommended for cleaning coffee makers. It does an excellent job at that too. DO NOT USE baking soda internally to the system or any automotive flushers. This will ruin the micro-channel cold-block and is too abrasive to the flow indicator wheel housing. Stev thanks Stev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I think we need pics for this, I can throw them up in the unofficial gallery, which needs more pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyl1979 Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Yes.. it would be nice with pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I'll msg RG about this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyl1979 Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I'm completely noob at flushing, so.. how do you actually pull the water out when everything is turned off?.. do you suck the tube with mouth? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptCrunch Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 I'm completely noob at flushing, so.. how do you actually pull the water out when everything is turned off?.. do you suck the tube with mouth? :eek: Tony just power the HCX PCI card with an old AT power supply or spare ATX using a jumper to power up, get 2 couplers an some extra 2 piecses 1/4" tubing to make then longer, so you work comfortibly. no hose sucking here hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptCrunch Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 would be nice if corsair has a flushing kit 2 pairs quick connects non valved, 2 lengths of tubing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio-Hazard Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 A while back Colder offered a free sample pack of fittings that work great for flushing the HC. I don't know if the offer is still good or not, but it's worth looking into. I got a set from them a month or so ago and they work perfact for drain and flushing the system............... :D: I'll have to see if I can still find the link. I wouldn't expect to see something like that offered by Corsair though, just MHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyl1979 Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 "while the other splice end draws into the HC a fresh new coolant mixture from your jug. " I don't understand how this part is done.. do I have to cut down the other side too?.. or do I just let it run and flow till the rev. is empty ?.. I thought it was not a good idea to let the pump run when it's empty.. ARgh, i'm confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptCrunch Posted December 15, 2004 Author Share Posted December 15, 2004 "while the other splice end draws into the HC a fresh new coolant mixture from your jug. " I don't understand how this part is done.. do I have to cut down the other side too?.. or do I just let it run and flow till the rev. is empty ?.. I thought it was not a good idea to let the pump run when it's empty.. ARgh, i'm confused... hmmm Splice (cut) one tube(lower line) = makes 2 open ends. HCX(lower)=========suck===/splice/===blow===========PCI Jug side sucks in (hcx rear) an the other side (PCI card) pushes out to pail use a glass jar so u can see whats going on; keep the sucking tube in fluid at all times for not to let pump run dry. turn off pump to refill jug or jar.....the blowing is waste in the pail on floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Reminds me, KaptCrunch sent me a drawing of this for the HC gallery, although it's small enough to post here, so I've attached it to his first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Gustibus Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Then you will need to replace back in the Propylene Glycol mixture- One part Distilled Water, and Two parts Propylene Glycol. Quick question... Far be it for me to question Stev's instructions, but is this correct or perhaps mistyped? I thought the 'traditional' mix for the coolant was the other way around... 1/3 PG and 2/3 distilled water. Any enlightenment appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio-Hazard Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Quick question... Far be it for me to question Stev's instructions, but is this correct or perhaps mistyped? I thought the 'traditional' mix for the coolant was the other way around... 1/3 PG and 2/3 distilled water. Any enlightenment appreciated. 1/3 PG and 2/3 distilled water is the correct mixture................... :D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptCrunch Posted December 18, 2004 Author Share Posted December 18, 2004 or 3.87oz PG per distilled water quart or 30.3ml PG per liter distilled water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 was stev's post wrong then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptCrunch Posted December 19, 2004 Author Share Posted December 19, 2004 No just adding the scaled cup measuring... mixturing 1/3cup distilled water 2/3cup PG is the correct term stev meant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio-Hazard Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Yes, it's a typo on his part, I guess he needs to fix it. People need to read the instructions that came with their units................... :D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio-Hazard Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 No just adding the scaled cup measuring... mixturing 1/3cup distilled water 2/3cup PG is the correct term stev meant Mixing more PG than water will severly effect the cooling properties of the water as PG doesn't cool as well as water. It's the same as in your car, if you run straight anti-freeze your car will over heat. But what do I know, run with what you all want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Well people ... It's not a type-o on my part, but one from KaptCrunch. He took the information from another thread, adjusted the wording to make a flush post with my name appended to it. Here is my original post .... http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33219&highlight=flush ---- clip in ---- tonyl1979, As for cleaning the inside of the HC. We call this "flushing" the system. It's very similar to flushing an automotive cooling system. Basically, you will need more of the Sierra propylene glycol and distilled water mix. Splice the inlet tube coming out of the back from the HC external unit. One splice end, coming from the computer side, will dump the old coolant out into a gallon or so size bucket, while the other splice end draws into the HC a fresh new coolant mixture. You will then need an Eldon-James 1/4 to 1/4 tube coupler to reattached the splice or equivalent. If you do have algae or other foreign items in the system, you will need to mix well ONE part White Vinegar and TWO parts distilled water and flush the system really well. Then you will need to flush back in the Propylene Glycol, One part and the Distilled Water, Two parts. White Vinegar is also recommended for cleaning coffee makers. It does an excellent job at that too. DO NOT USE baking soda internally to the system. This will ruin the micro-channel cold-block and is too abrasive to the flow indicator wheel housing. Stev ---- clip out ---- I hope this clears things up here. :D: Stev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2COOL Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Wired, where is the Unofficial picture site you mentioned. I can't seem to find it here. H2COOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Long story short, the thread got boo-boo'd. In otherwords, some dork messed up and deleted it by accident (WAS NOT ME). Here's a link: <dead link> So far, only one person's submitted to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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