Radiator Flushing Necessary?

[HumorusPrawn]

Do I need to do this?
If so what does it do to my rad?
I have the Thermochill PA120.3 it says its factory flushed but they recommend you to flush it.
Is this really necessary?

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by HumorusPrawn

Do I need to do this?
If so what does it do to my rad?
I have the Thermochill PA120.3 it says its factory flushed but they recommend you to flush it.
Is this really necessary?

Absolutely.

Just get some nice hot boiling water and fill it up.. swish it around.. drain and repeat.

[HumorusPrawn]

Originally Posted by enaberif

Absolutely.

Just get some nice hot boiling water and fill it up.. swish it around.. drain and repeat.

So I dont add anything to the water? just boil it?
and how will I know when to stop, will the water be murky at first and then get clear, or do I just swish it around a couple times?. Also what does this do?

Sorry watercooling NOOB here, just want to get everything right :D

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by HumorusPrawn

So I dont add anything to the water? just boil it?
and how will I know when to stop, will the water be murky at first and then get clear, or do I just swish it around a couple times?. Also what does this do?

Sorry watercooling NOOB here, just want to get everything right :D

Just water is fine.

And yes you'll see the crap coming out.

[HumorusPrawn]

Originally Posted by enaberif

Just water is fine.

And yes you'll see the crap coming out.

thanks, for the fast responses. When my rad gets back from RMA this will be the first thing I do!

[miggs78]

Am I the only one to see a Radiator go on RMA.. I thought water cooling parts once used cannot be exchanged.

Anyhow, to the topic: Yes, but it must be boiling water, just keep repeating till you think that the rad is only pouring out clean water and no dirt.

[SugarJ]

Wear gloves. The rad will get really hot if you use boiling water. I usually just turn my tap to max hot and let it flush through for 5 minutes.

[HumorusPrawn]

Originally Posted by miggs78

Am I the only one to see a Radiator go on RMA.. I thought water cooling parts once used cannot be exchanged.

Anyhow, to the topic: Yes, but it must be boiling water, just keep repeating till you think that the rad is only pouring out clean water and no dirt.

It had a leak in the fins, manufacturer defect. Took it to NCIX, pretty sure they tested it and they gave me replacement papers. Just waiting for it to come in now.

[Dazmode]

Originally Posted by SugarJ

I usually just turn my tap to max hot and let it flush through for 5 minutes.

+1 May be 10 min...

[AmuseMe]

I boil distilled water and swish it. Then poor it through a coffee filter. When there is no visible particles I usually do it two-three more times