Coolant

[Daniel123dk]

Going to buy some coolant for my loop.

Im new to this and want to know, can i just run only demineralized water, or what should i run?

[Gala]

Yes you can run distilized water. You can also run specifical coolant for PC, or car coolant i you have any. (the green stuff)

[CydiaDash]

I don't know about demineralized... but distilled water, yes.. or maybe they're the same thing and I'm stupid

[kameshss]

Normal distilled water is fine.

 

If you are looking to spend some money here

 

Buy EK Ekoolant or PrimoChill ICE

[Oshino Shinobu]

You can use distilled water if you want. It's pretty cheap. However, I would advise just going for a clear, premixed coolant instead. That way you don't have to worry about putting in any anti-algae additives. 

[spwath]

Distilled water plus kill coil

[Daniel123dk]

I don't know about demineralized... but distilled water, yes.. or maybe they're the same thing and I'm stupid

Im not the master man in english but maybe they are :-)

[Daniel123dk]

You can use distilled water if you want. It's pretty cheap. However, I would advise just going for a clear, premixed coolant instead. That way you don't have to worry about putting in any anti-algae additives.

How long can i without worried run on the same coolant?

[Daniel123dk]

Distilled water plus kill coil

So, not just distilled?

[Oshino Shinobu]

How long can i without worried run on the same coolant?

I'd advise changing it out once a year, or if it starts to discolour. 

 

 

So, not just distilled?

You'll want additives or a kill coil with distilled water. Algae can build up in the loop without them. 

[Daniel123dk]

I'd advise changing it out once a year, or if it starts to discolour.

 

 

You'll want additives or a kill coil with distilled water. Algae can build up in the loop without them.

Okay, so, im gonna run all black tubing, so ill just stick with 1 year between each coolant change.

About that kill coil, can i buy a little bottle and mix it myself?

[Oshino Shinobu]

Okay, so, im gonna run all black tubing, so ill just stick with 1 year between each coolant change.

About that kill coil, can i buy a little bottle and mix it myself?

A kill coil is a little silver coil that you put in the loop, not something you mix. I'm assuming your reservoir is clear, so you should be able to tell when the fluid is discolouring anyway. 

 

If you get the anti algae additives, you just put a few drops into the loop, following the instructions on the bottle. 

[Daniel123dk]

A kill coil is a little silver coil that you put in the loop, not something you mix. I'm assuming your reservoir is clear, so you should be able to tell when the fluid is discolouring anyway. 

 

If you get the anti algae additives, you just put a few drops into the loop, following the instructions on the bottle.

Okay, I see. How does That kill coil get into the loop?

[spwath]

Okay, I see. How does That kill coil get into the loop?

you just put it in res, through fill port

[Oshino Shinobu]

Okay, I see. How does That kill coil get into the loop?

You can put it in the reservoir before you fill the loop, or you can put it in one of the tubes so that it's not visible. 

[Daniel123dk]

you just put it in res, through fill port

You can put it in the reservoir before you fill the loop, or you can put it in one of the tubes so that it's not visible.

Im gonna hide the res and pump in the rear compartment of my case as theres no space when my 40mm thicker radiator is om there too :-)

[iamdarkyoshi]

Distilled plus a little bit of PTNuke, maybe some car colant for anti corrosion.

[Daniel123dk]

You can put it in the reservoir before you fill the loop, or you can put it in one of the tubes so that it's not visible.

Also, im looking for a 2 way fitting to go from my rad where the one way is going to be a drain port, is there a drain port with a 2way fitting?

[W-L]

Also, im looking for a 2 way fitting to go from my rad where the one way is going to be a drain port, is there a drain port with a 2way fitting?

 

A T-fitting works well, just to add to the distilled water and kill coil if your using nickel plated waterblocks go with a biocide instead since silver and nickel plating can cause some problem.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-rotary-fitting-t-180-degree-water-cooling-accessory-black-matte-finish.html

[Daniel123dk]

A T-fitting works well, just to add to the distilled water and kill coil if your using nickel plated waterblocks go with a biocide instead since silver and nickel plating can cause some problem.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-rotary-fitting-t-180-degree-water-cooling-accessory-black-matte-finish.html

My cpu Block is an ek supremacy evo Copper. Just add a silver coil in res?

So, that t-fitting will work well? What about a drain valve, what should i choose there? :-)

[W-L]

My cpu Block is an ek supremacy evo Copper. Just add a silver coil in res?

So, that t-fitting will work well? What about a drain valve, what should i choose there? :-)

 

Silver with copper is not a problem having the coil in the res or tubing as others have suggested is good, for the valve itself something like this is ideal, with a short length of tube when draining and a cap in place when not in use.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-bp-mvv-mbk-mini-valve-matt-black.html

[Daniel123dk]

Silver with copper is not a problem having the coil in the res or tubing as others have suggested is good, for the valve itself something like this is ideal, with a short length of tube when draining and a cap in place when not in use.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-bp-mvv-mbk-mini-valve-matt-black.html

Okay, but that valve, thats inner thread in both ends, how do I fit that on my radiator, can I use a 13/10 fitting and just screw on the valve or how does it work?

[W-L]

Okay, but that valve, thats inner thread in both ends, how do I fit that on my radiator, can I use a 13/10 fitting and just screw on the valve or how does it work?

 

Well it depends on your setup if your using an extra port on a radiator as your lowest point as a drain you can use a male to male fitting to connect the two G1/4 ends together.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-mini-dual-g1-4-high-flow-fitting-black-matte-finish.html

[Daniel123dk]

Well it depends on your setup if your using an extra port on a radiator as your lowest point as a drain you can use a male to male fitting to connect the two G1/4 ends together.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-mini-dual-g1-4-high-flow-fitting-black-matte-finish.html

Im running my front 360 rad with fittings pointen down, so yes, the lowest spot :-)

[Daniel123dk]

Well it depends on your setup if your using an extra port on a radiator as your lowest point as a drain you can use a male to male fitting to connect the two G1/4 ends together.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-mini-dual-g1-4-high-flow-fitting-black-matte-finish.html

Also, can I paint my silver fittings black or is that not recommended?