Do I need a corrosion inhibitor?

[Odai]

Hello,

I'll be using the Koolance RP-452X2 reservoir in my new loop, as well as an Aqua Computer "high flow" flowrate sensor. The res has an Aluminium faceplate, and the flow sensor a stainless steel one.

My question is, will the water be in contact with these materials when the two products are hooked up to a loop? Will I need a corrosion inhibitor?

Thanks,

Odai.

[barfastic]

i know for a fact the koolance res aluminum faceplate does not come into contact with the water...

im guessing your good to go! (although i dont know what the aqua flow thingy has in it...

[VJoe2max]

There´s also no contact between water and faceplate for the flowrate sensor. It´s based on a digmesa flowrate sensor. The inner cover is taken from this orignal part and this is made of plastic ;).

Nevertheless I would recommend usage of a corrosion inhibitor anyway. It´s because there will allways be some electrochemical potentials within the loop - even if it´s only between the nickel layer of fittings or barbs and some blank copper parts. If so, corrosion will progress slowly in fact, but it will never be completly prohibited.

[Vinas]

You can use a glycol solution (antifreeze) if you're worried about it. You'll lose a little performance compared to plain distilled... Maybe run mostly distilled with a splash of antifreeze ;)

[Conumdrum]

No anti corrosion needed, NONE.

[Martinm210]

Concur, the aluminum bezel face is there for looks and to provide a means to distribute the screw load across the acrylic, it does not come in contact with water, only acrylic.

Nothing needed for corrosion prevention..

[Odai]

Excellent, thanks for putting my mind at ease guys. :)