I try to search exhaustively for answers to my questions, since typically it's been asked before, but I have not found someone with a description of a similar buildup in their WC loop.
Loop consists of: All Danger Den components - D5 Pump, 775 Waterblock, 8800GTX full coverage block, Thermochill 120.2 Rad, 1/2" Tygon, 5 1/4" Single bay reservoir using their 'non-conductive' coolant.
Coolant link: https://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=144&cat=63&page=1
I did NOT clean any of the components before install (this loop has been in machine about 8 months), and about 2-3 months after install of this loop, what looks like white powder began collecting in different areas of the loop, in the tubing, at the fittings, and most noticeably in the clear 5 1/4" bay reservoir, which has little collections on the sides. Also, some brown moldy looking substance has begun around the fill port of the res.
I linked the coolant, because it does claim to prevent algae build-up, but was wondering what further treatments I should use? I had a coolant leak (REALLY hoping the non-conductive coolant stayed non-conductive), so I am redoing all my lines, and adding in Danger Den's new multi-core CPU block, so I also wanted to know what I need to do to pre-clean new components, and flush out the old to best avoid any more issues. Thanks in advance.
Sorry...missed something. When people refer to cleaning components with alcohol following a leak, is rubbing alcohol sufficient, or something more refined?
Thanks again guys,
Loop consists of: All Danger Den components - D5 Pump, 775 Waterblock, 8800GTX full coverage block, Thermochill 120.2 Rad, 1/2" Tygon, 5 1/4" Single bay reservoir using their 'non-conductive' coolant.
Coolant link: https://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=144&cat=63&page=1
I did NOT clean any of the components before install (this loop has been in machine about 8 months), and about 2-3 months after install of this loop, what looks like white powder began collecting in different areas of the loop, in the tubing, at the fittings, and most noticeably in the clear 5 1/4" bay reservoir, which has little collections on the sides. Also, some brown moldy looking substance has begun around the fill port of the res.
I linked the coolant, because it does claim to prevent algae build-up, but was wondering what further treatments I should use? I had a coolant leak (REALLY hoping the non-conductive coolant stayed non-conductive), so I am redoing all my lines, and adding in Danger Den's new multi-core CPU block, so I also wanted to know what I need to do to pre-clean new components, and flush out the old to best avoid any more issues. Thanks in advance.
Sorry...missed something. When people refer to cleaning components with alcohol following a leak, is rubbing alcohol sufficient, or something more refined?
Thanks again guys,