Use all copper. You'll get better performance, and the system will last longer in the end. Not to mention copper is a biocide and has no corrosion issues with itself. Its one of those nice engineering problems that solves itself, unlike aluminium and anticorrosive addititves . . .Some of us have Aluminum in our loops , many commercial manufacturers have aluminum tops, I've seen first hand what a poorly anodized Swiftech block can look like after a couple weeks in untreated water, the minor difference in performance is acceptable when I don't have to worry about that corrosion, as well as bio problems.
That are commonly used? Like what? (serious question, I'm not aware of any)EDIT: I should also add for accuracies sake many radiators aren't even really copper...



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