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STEP 3
Pump the air via a Mini Pump to set the pressure using the Pressure
Gauge on the unit. See the table below for the exact charging
pressures.
PRODUCT
CHARGING PRESSURE (BAR)
Loop
0.45 +/- 0.15
Waterblock
0.6 +/- 0.05
Reservoir
0.6 +/- 0.05
Radiator
0.6 +/- 0.05
Distribution plate / Manifold
0.45 +/- 0.15
EK-Classic DP Front PC-O11D –
Distribution plate
0.3 +/- 0.05
When you pressurize the loop with air, wait a few moments for the
pressure to stabilize. Read and memorize the pressure mark on the
Pressure Gauge and wait for five (5) to a maximum of fifteen (15)
minutes to check for a drop in the Pressure Gauge’s needle. If there
is no pressure drop (leak), your liquid cooling loop is watertight. Also,
keep in mind that air leaks more easily than coolant.
When testing systems with a smaller volume, the
pressure on the manometer can fluctuate by + -0.02 bar
(for example, if the temperature changes), which does not
mean that the system is leaking.
STEP 3
0.02 BAR
