Can I use Brita water tho?

[The Cool n00B]

Right so it's been a while since I was here, but let's get down to business.

 

Now that we have that out the way, my water cooling AIO is super turning blue. Now, since it's Swiftech and therefore doesn't suck, if I were to hypotetically drain it and put new water in it, can I use bottled water that's been through a Brita? I'd go out and buy some water, but seeing as I don't actually go out (and buying filtered water is a rip off), is it catostrophic if I just kinda pour some Stop and Shop Acadia water through my brita and call it good enough?

 

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[W-L]

2 minutes ago, The Cool n00B said:

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No you will want specifically distilled water not filtered water or bottled water, as those still contain minerals and other things inside of them. 

[d3sl91]

You need DISTILLED water. 

 

Normal filtered water or bottled water is conductive still, and will fry anything it touches. Distilled has a better chance of not doing so. 

 

 

[The Cool n00B]

Just now, W-L said:

No you will want specifically distilled water not filtered water or bottled water, as those still contain minerals and other things inside of them. 

But what if I don't go outside my house?

[rattacko123]

Just now, The Cool n00B said:

But what if I don't go outside my house?

order it online

[The Cool n00B]

4 minutes ago, d3sl91 said:

You need DISTILLED water. 

 

Normal filtered water or bottled water is conductive still, and will fry anything it touches. Distilled has a better chance of not doing so. 

 

 

But conductive doesn't matter when the loop doesn't leak

 

3 minutes ago, rattacko123 said:

order it online

what a ripoff tho

[rattacko123]

Just now, The Cool n00B said:

what a ripoff tho

get a job

[W-L]

1 minute ago, The Cool n00B said:

But what if I don't go outside my house?

Like we said distilled water is the best option, and you could order it online and have it delivered in lots of places nowadays.

 

@d3sl91 All watercooling fluid becomes slightly conductive as it ages as it tends to pick up metal ions from the loop over time. 

[rattacko123]

2 minutes ago, The Cool n00B said:

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ok in that case, boil all your water and collect the steam in some container and use that for your water loop

[Guest]

1 minute ago, rattacko123 said:

ok in that case, boil all your water and collect the steam in some container and use that for your water loop

yo do you just grab steam with your hands and put it in a loop. not gonna work

[The Cool n00B]

2 minutes ago, rattacko123 said:

ok in that case, boil all your water and collect the steam in some container and use that for your water loop

but then my parents will come home and think i'm running a meth lab like no thanks, but pretty good idea... does it matter if the pan I'm using is metal or if I'm cooking pasta in said water/pan? Could probs get a distilling apparatus from my chem teacher...

3 minutes ago, W-L said:

Like we said distilled water is the best option, and you could order it online and have it delivered in lots of places nowadays.

 

@d3sl91 All watercooling fluid becomes slightly conductive as it ages as it tends to pick up metal ions from the loop over time. 

who tf gets water delivered??

[zMeul]

6 minutes ago, d3sl91 said:

Normal filtered water or bottled water is conductive still, and will fry anything it touches. Distilled has a better chance of not doing so. 

no it does not

water will pass trough radiator and cold plate and will ionize

[W-L]

Just now, The Cool n00B said:

but then my parents will come home and think i'm running a meth lab like no thanks, but pretty good idea... does it matter if the pan I'm using is metal or if I'm cooking pasta in said water/pan? Could probs get a distilling apparatus from my chem teacher...

who tf gets water delivered??

It's not that expensive at the local grocery store or pharamcy, usually it's like a 4L bottle for <$2. 

[airdeano]

even using normal tap water (filtered) the interior growth of bacteria, minerals and yuck will accelerate within the loop due to the repeatedly heating and cooling of the coolant/water. there are more processes than just sterilizing the water from boiling.

[Enderman]

1) no it needs to be distilled/deionised

 

2) if you use water you will need to add a biocide such as a killcoil to prevent green stuff from growing and an anticorrosive to prevent the metals in your cheap swiftech cooler from reacting.

 

3) you should probably buy a premixed bottle of fluid from EK or something which already has everything added to it.

[The Cool n00B]

2 minutes ago, W-L said:

It's not that expensive at the local grocery store or pharamcy, usually it's like a 4L bottle for <$2. 

again, i dont go out Kappa

2 minutes ago, airdeano said:

even using normal tap water (filtered) the interior growth of bacteria, minerals and yuck will accelerate within the loop due to the repeatedly heating and cooling of the coolant/water. there are more processes than just sterilizing the water from boiling.

but shouldn't bottled water not have bacteria and shit in it?

2 minutes ago, Enderman said:

1) no it needs to be distilled/deionised

 

2) if you use water you will need to add a biocide such as a killcoil to prevent green stuff from growing and an anticorrosive to prevent the metals in your cheap swiftech cooler from reacting.

 

3) you should probably buy a premixed bottle of fluid from EK or something which already has everything added to it.

but my "cheap" cooler didnt come with a kill coil and it hasnt grown anything, just collected something from the metals, probs flux if Jay had a say

[airdeano]

if you are buying drinking water, you can buy deionized/distilled water (same area of the store).

drinking water is not to be 'contained' for many hours of heat.

human biology is a different beast than a closed container of heated microbes, minerals, and additives.

[Enderman]

5 minutes ago, The Cool n00B said:

but my "cheap" cooler didnt come with a kill coil and it hasnt grown anything, just collected something from the metals, probs flux if Jay had a say

That's because it doesn't have just water inside, it has a premixed fluid that has all the anticorrosives and biocides in it already.

Swiftech sells this premixed fluid, EK, mayhems, and other companies have premixed fluids too.

[ttam]

Just go get it or do the logical thing and go hey parent, I need the gallon of distilled water from ANY GROCERY STORE so I can fix my computer.

 

Or just order pre-made liquid from Amazon that is delivered to your door. This is the smartest thing to do.

[W-L]

11 minutes ago, The Cool n00B said:

again, i dont go out Kappa

but shouldn't bottled water not have bacteria and shit in it?

but my "cheap" cooler didnt come with a kill coil and it hasnt grown anything, just collected something from the metals, probs flux if Jay had a say

Then go out... you can ask your parents to pick up a bottle when they pick up groceries, there is always an alternative.

 

Also what cooler are you using because as mentioned you will need a biocide if your using straight distilled water. 

[The Cool n00B]

2 minutes ago, Enderman said:

That's because it doesn't have just water inside, it has a premixed fluid that has all the anticorrosives and biocides in it already.

Swiftech sells this premixed fluid, EK, mayhems, and other companies have premixed fluids too.

roight, gotcha

 

2 minutes ago, ttam said:

Just go get it or do the logical thing and go hey parent, I need the gallon of distilled water from ANY GROCERY STORE so I can fix my computer.

 

Or just order pre-made liquid from Amazon that is delivered to your door. This is the smartest thing to do.

i like the way you think, but special water costs $20 from amazon, so I'll hit up newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9AB3T28099

[AnonymousGuy]

Honestly bottled / filtered water would probably work if you put a biocide or kill coil in it.  It's mineral laden though which might make your res look like shit if the water level drops.

[it_dont_work]

4 minutes ago, The Cool n00B said:

i like the way you think, but special water costs $20 from amazon, so I'll hit up

Automotive parts supply is good as well, I usually keeps ten liters in the shed for cars.

[ARikozuM]

31 minutes ago, The Cool n00B said:

who tf gets water delivered??

Doctor's offices, hospitals, businesses, etc. and anyone who has a fountain...

[DocShay]

How do you get food or essential living items if you never leave your house?

 

Forget that; ask whoever "delivers" your food and essential living items - to pick you up a bottle of distilled water from wal-mart or wherever the magic food person goes.