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modboxx
10-17-2010, 09:10 AM
Doing some cleaning and moving my rig to a new case. I took everything apart, but i noticed there is some white film on the compression fittings, and black stuff inside the blocks. i figure for the blocks i will just take them apart and use a toothbrush.

Can i put the compression fittings into the dishwater? Will the Oring get :banana::banana::banana::banana:ed up or should i take it off?

The Rad i was just going to Boil water and possibly use the tried and true apple cider.

Any recommendations on the blocks or welcome as well.

Church
10-17-2010, 10:45 AM
Dissassemble, then ketchup + toothbrush. No need for anything else in most cases.

Conumdrum
10-17-2010, 06:54 PM
Apple cider? It has vinegar, err acid in it, thats why it works. Donno why it wouldn't work.

I cleaned, here is my rebuild log, lots of tidbits to help ya I hope, ask if you need more info.

http://www.overclockers.com/annual-water-cooling-cleaning-rebuild-journal/

glide 1
10-17-2010, 08:58 PM
Apple cider? It has vinegar, err acid in it, thats why it works. Donno why it wouldn't work.

I cleaned, here is my rebuild log, lots of tidbits to help ya I hope, ask if you need more info.

http://www.overclockers.com/annual-water-cooling-cleaning-rebuild-journal/

Good read Conumdrum, thanks for sharing :yepp: