gpu block spare port opening

[mojododo]

Hey guys, bit of a dumb question but im wanting to put a temp probe into one of the blocked off ports in my gpu block (ek block) without emptying the system.
With the system fully sealed so air cannot get in from another opening and push fluid out the port im opening, can i open that port and not have all the water try to come out?

[Spyfox]

you willl get some spillage regardless if the loop is fully sealed
ive tried twice already lol

[IMtech]

Originally Posted by Spyfox

you willl get some spillage regardless if the loop is fully sealed
ive tried twice already lol

Yeap as above won't work...

Gravity's a bitch...

[random_al]

Originally Posted by IMtech

Yeap as above won't work...

Gravity's a bitch...

Just turn the case upside down

[Spyfox]

Originally Posted by random_al

Just turn the case upside down

woud only work if that port is the lowest point in the loop.
also need to wait for the water to drain out of the card

[auApex]

Why don't you just put a bowl or bucket under the port and let it drain as much as it wants to, install the probe and then top up the loop? Assuming you have easy access to a fill port, this would be pretty easy to do. It's not like the water will be under enough pressure to spray everywhere.

[ex4n]

my res is at the bottom of my loop, and i can open it without gravity flooding my case. give it a go IMO.

[mojododo]

thanks for your replies so far guys.
Should have clarified that the port i want to open is one of the top 2 ports on an ek full cover block, directly above the outflow barb on the bottom side.

if it starts flowing out that port it goes straight to the pcb.

@ex4n - yeah i used to have a t fitting at bottom of my old loops to fill, and when i opened it it never came rushing out. thats why i thought id ask.

[Creekin]

it really depends on ur loop
i have one on the bench atm that i have stripped and drained a few times in the last few days

i can open the drain port and NOTHING comes out at all
but as soon as i open the res fillport and let some air in,...
out she comes

really hard to tell till u try
seems to depend on where air traps are and the posi of the pump and res too

i would not risk soaking the gpu
drain the loop as much as poss.
tip it towards u to clear the gpu blocks
then u will be fine
gl

[random_al]

need some form of hose clamping device

[roamin]

Originally Posted by mojododo

Hey guys, bit of a dumb question but im wanting to put a temp probe into one of the blocked off ports in my gpu block (ek block) without emptying the system.
With the system fully sealed so air cannot get in from another opening and push fluid out the port im opening, can i open that port and not have all the water try to come out?

dont be lazy lol. you sound like me, i want change some shit but dont have the energy or motivation to move pc to the sink to drain it.

might put a drain port on one day. if i find energy and motivation but i cant find any under my seat and need energy to move of the seat. im doomed.