GTX Corrosion

[ElEctric_EyE]

Which is pretty much the point i'm trying to also make. So what, he didn't use pentosin, if the plating worked correctly (or if the top wasn't made out of aluminum, but delrin/stainless steel/copper instead) then corrosion wouldn't of happened anyway. Plating or not, aluminum is always a risk, and just placing the blame on not using pentosin is just skirting the issue at hand. I'd rather use pure distilled water in my loop because it has better thermal properties as a liquid than water+anything else, and the only way i'd ever feel safe doing that is with an all copper loop.

With that in mind, the Fuzion+nozzles is a much better deal than the GTX+copper top, in performance and price. Though the GTX has it beat on the looks.

So, in conclusion, there is no reason anyone should be forced to use corrosion inhibitors in this day and age of watercooling performance, there is just no justifiable and logical reason to put aluminum in any watercooling loop.

I see your point of view and, personally, I agree. No additives to distilled water will do it any good, because the pH will change from the almighty neutral 7 and BAD BAD things will happen. As far as algae, this is why I (a n00b to WC) was so concerned about flushing. I'm doing a first flush after 3months in Jan08, but no prob if I have to do it once a month to beat bacteria. Just FYI, I'm using Masterkleer Hose, and after close to 3 weeks I don't see any clouding. Could this be because I sterilized my loop with 50/50 vinegar/water in the beginning? It was rec'd by Maxxxracer in the stickies...