Billy1981 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi guys just a quick question,does it matter if there is a small dent on the middle of the radiator fins,will this affect the cooling.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 fins only dissipate heat,you can straighten them or just leave like it is,wont hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1981 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 fins only dissipate heat,you can straighten them or just leave like it is,wont hurt thankks for the reply man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 thankks for the reply man i should have mentioned,do look at the cooler lines and insure none is nicked or cut,thats where it matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1981 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 i should have mentioned,do look at the cooler lines and insure none is nicked or cut,thats where it matters What are the coolers lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1981 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 What are the coolers lines? The Tubes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 What are the coolers lines? looking at the rad you got the flimsy fins,then there rows of lines or cores [approx.12]that contain the water, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1981 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 looking at the rad you got the flimsy fins,then there rows of lines or cores [approx.12]that contain the water, If it was cut should i have seen water leak ?cause i bin using the cooler for about 2 weeks now and all looks ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 If it was cut should i have seen water leak ?cause i bin using the cooler for about 2 weeks now yes you would have,but a bent or distorted core can possibly leak later on from heat changes..its worth checking to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1981 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 All looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hi guys just a quick question,does it matter if there is a small dent on the middle of the radiator fins,will this affect the cooling.. Of course it will. Part of the airflow is blocked from dissipating the heat. Probably not measurable until you get to very high loads but why not have all the cooling headroom you can get? You can just carefully take a toothpick and straighten them to get the full design capability of the radiator back. The fins are pretty soft, so be gentle and don't nick the cross tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKeifer Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hi guys just a quick question,does it matter if there is a small dent on the middle of the radiator fins,will this affect the cooling.. As "wytnyt" mentioned, the small dent won't make any measurable difference in cooling potential. If there was a major interruption to airflow, the answer would be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1981 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Thanks guys when my sp fans come in ,ill make the change and straighten the fins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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