Moving without draining loop?

[iLikeGreeeeen]

Hey guys,

I'm going to be moving back home in a few days after my finals have finished. I usually drain my system before packing my rig away, but I realized I left my second pair of quick disconnects at home, so draining the system would consist of me cutting some tubing. This wouldn't be a problem for me, but seeing as the trip back home is only an hour and a half drive, I was thinking of avoiding the whole draining procedure.

I am pretty comfortable with my loop in terms of o-ring seals and fitting tightness. Was just wondering what your thoughts on moving rigs without draining are. I know it's probably frowned upon in the water cooling community, but it would just save me a couple hours in terms of draining and refilling the loop.

Of course, I would still perform a pseudo-leak test when I power the rig on again back at home. In addition, I could take certain precautions such as wrapping all the fitting joints with paper towels, etc.

Thanks guys!

 

[JMMP]

Fill the spaces between the hardware with lots of kitchen paper!

 

[Deejeta]

You should be fine mate, I have never worried about emptying etc whenever I move my rig around. Only if its me driving of course.
As above shove a heap of paper towel inside just in case.
It is a good way to dislodge any air bubbles as well driving along..

 

[Kyze]

I once drove about 2-3 hours with my rig lying in the back of my car.
Not a drip .

If your confident with your loop get some towels and stuff them in there and go for it.

 

[B NEGATIVE]

Shouldnt leak,just watch the speed humps,sudden jerks stress the PCI-e sockets with heavy cards in them

 

[iLikeGreeeeen]

alright sweet!

i was already planning to stuff it with paper towels and whatnot because my graphics card is sagging enough as it is.

thanks guys!

Ryan

 

[paultje162]

You should be fine. I move my rig like every month and never got any leaks.

 

[tinytomlogan]

If you built it properly you shouldnt need too.