Some WaterCooling Questions

Post by **dicecca112** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:53 pm

My Tygon has gotten pretty cloudy as usual. I guess the AntiFreeze doesn't really work. Anyone have any suggestions as to what additives I could use. Color and whatnot doesn't matter, I just want something that is gonna keep my tubes clear. This is sad, coolings only been up for 4 months.

Post by **DMB2000uk** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:17 pm

What water were you using in it? I hope mine doesnt cloud the pipes, I'm using de-ionised froma carshop.

Dan

Post by **dicecca112** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:18 pm

De-Ionized with Antifreeze

Bio-Hazard · Post by **Bio-Hazard** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:58 pm

It'll all get dis-colored over time, the softer the tubing, the more it absorbs. I have yet to find any mixture or tubing that won't dis-color/stain. It has to do with liquid permeation through the tubing. Some additives will stain the tubing more than others, but it will happen............

Post by **dicecca112** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:02 pm

so Bio what do you recommend that will discolor the tubes the least? And does the discoloration effect performance?

Bio-Hazard · Post by **Bio-Hazard** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:20 pm

I just use distilled water and anti-freeze, only like 5% (no aluminum). the discoloration won't hurt performance at all unless a build-up starts inside the tubing. That's when you have stuff starting to grow inside your loop.

I take my loop apart every so often and clean everything with white viniger and clean the tubing with warm soap and water using a coat hanger or rifle cleaning kit...........

I know a lot of people that just replace the tubing when it gets dis-colored, but I'm a cheap old fart and clean mine, it's easier cause it's already cut to the correct length.