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Corrosion on Radiator

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2 hours ago, gamaris said:

About to do a new watercooling build and just dug out my old rads and noticed all these white marks. Is it time to change them for something new ? ?

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If the exterior got wet before storage due to the copper it readily oxidizes. It's not a problem you can clean it off and still use the rad. 

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About to do a new watercooling build and just dug out my old rads and noticed all these white marks. Is it time to change them for something new ? ?

IMG_20170904_141636.jpg

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2 hours ago, gamaris said:

About to do a new watercooling build and just dug out my old rads and noticed all these white marks. Is it time to change them for something new ? ?

IMG_20170904_141636.jpg

If the exterior got wet before storage due to the copper it readily oxidizes. It's not a problem you can clean it off and still use the rad. 

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