Copper Block, Aluminum Radiator, How much trouble am I in.

[Sketch]

I have the above stated combination in my system for 6+ months using water and Red line water wetter and see no problems. But someone told me that I was getting the battery effect and that it would eat itself to peices. So I took it all apart and see no damage other than normal oxiadation. And the water wetter says it provents the battery effect. So am i safe. Or do I need to spring $50 for a copper radiator? Any help would be great!

 

[Fink]

No need to spend more $ on a copper raidator. Flush the system out and refill with deionized or distilled water, waterwetter (2 x recommended amount) and 10-20% by volume antifreeze. This should protect you for a full year at least. I try to flush out my systems at 6 months. Cheers!

 

[Thelemac]

With WaterWetter you're all set. You don't need the anit-freeze unless you're more than moderately cooling your PC (ie, water goes below freezing point).

 

[stool]

Just to be on the safe side, you can add some pump lubricant, which contains anti-corrosives. This is available in most auto parts stores

 

[Fink]

Just suggesting the extra antifreeze for the additional anti-corrosive properties, to be on the safe side...