QUOTE(ijatneda @ Dec 1 2013, 01:30 PM)
According to the website, it is cooper base but coated with nickel.But the lid...
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change to a full copper block.
maintenance wise, change coolant or distilled water more often.
even though on distilled + silver, the distilled water tends to get acidic over time.
My loop with distilled + silver used for 2 years without changing or draining, end up
1) some light corrosion occurred when maintenance work carried out last week.
2) Mobo copper block with very clear sign chemical reaction ( from proper smooth copper surface become rough )
3) nickel plating on BP fittings flaked off slightly.
4) minor leak on radiator, near to end of the radiator ( non fitting side ), fixed by using silicone.
Cleaned off everything with distilled,
Now filled the loop with XSPC coolants and plan to go for 1 year no draining.
Hope that next year wont be lot of trouble caused. Suffered by lack of free time for maintenance after working
My personal opinion over 7 years on water cooling, there is wear and tear on WC parts also,
1) Key activity is maintenance has to be carried out frequently.
2) Previously draining of every few months can keep all parts nicely and well maintained.
3) No mixing metals, especially alu + Cu.
This post has been edited by lichyetan: Dec 1 2013, 03:15 PM