Water cooling issues

houseofbugs · 22-August-08, 02:16 AM

I have been running a closed WC loop in my computer for years and have not had any issues. Well today I was adding my little brother's GPU into the loop and when I opened the res there was black stuff (algae?) on the fill port. It is a Thermaltake res and I am using the Swiftech coolant in it. How do I properly clean the loop out? If there an additive to kill whatever is in the water?

Thanks.

RBIEZE · 23-August-08, 10:51 AM

Aquirium anti algae additive will help control any growth.

As far as cleaning, hot soapy water and Q tips work fine .

Never EVER use bleach with copper waterblocks.

houseofbugs · 23-August-08, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RBIEZE


	Aquirium anti algae additive will help control any growth. As far as cleaning, hot soapy water and Q tips work fine . Never EVER use bleach with copper waterblocks.

Thanks!

22-August-08, 02:16 AM		#1 (permalink)
houseofbugs Apex Advanced Techie	Water cooling issues I have been running a closed WC loop in my computer for years and have not had any issues. Well today I was adding my little brother's GPU into the loop and when I opened the res there was black stuff (algae?) on the fill port. It is a Thermaltake res and I am using the Swiftech coolant in it. How do I properly clean the loop out? If there an additive to kill whatever is in the water? Thanks.

23-August-08, 10:51 AM		#2 (permalink)
RBIEZE Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: Water cooling issues Aquirium anti algae additive will help control any growth. As far as cleaning, hot soapy water and Q tips work fine . Never EVER use bleach with copper waterblocks.

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