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i just purchased this kit want to know about system flushing. how often, whats need to flush the block since the base is copper. can i just flush the radiator, reservoir, and block with distilled water or is that not going to cut it. here is a link to my kit if any information is missing need to answer my question.http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=34960
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Martinm210 has a link to flushing blocks & rads:
http://martinsliquidlab.org/2011/02/26/flushing-your-block-rads-clean/

I use the filtration method in the final video by West Coast Mods.

You can usually use warm water, cover the holes and shake it like the inside of a washing machine until clear. Good luck. smile.gif
    
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Martinm210 has a link to flushing blocks & rads:
http://martinsliquidlab.org/2011/02/26/flushing-your-block-rads-clean/
I use the filtration method in the final video by West Coast Mods.
You can usually use warm water, cover the holes and shake it like the inside of a washing machine until clear. Good luck. smile.gif

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anything i should know about taking apart the block. Its a raystorm copper. I see it takes a allen wrench but if i take it apart is there a chance its going to leak after reassembly. In other words is it hard to reassemble after cleaning with a new tooth brush. Oh and my last question is, i bought Ek Ekoolant uv blue premix. Now i am seeing a lot of people saying don't use premix. Is this true, did i waste 20$ and should just rock the distilled water.
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If you have a Raystorm, you can look at the XSPC website and if nothing there, go to a review such as one at Martin's Liquid Lab where he takes it apart.

I think you can probably get by with flushing and looking through the ports if it is new. After using it for a year, you may need to clean out plasticizer. You will need the proper tools and will need to know whether you are voiding warranty so you can weigh the pros and cons. Other than that, I find it helpful to have a spare O-ring in case one tears. And I like a tiny tube of O-ring silicon sealant like is used for the backpacking pumps (so can probably get it at hardware or sporting goods store). Vaseline is discouraged on rubber but a tiny amount of sealant can make the O-ring a bit sticky to hold it in place.

Anything can leak during re-assembly when you don't put it together the way it came apart or when the O-ring tears (happened to me putting on a new top on my Apogee XT v2). But you can test it using the flushing method (pond pumps).

I do not use Pre-mix but some do. I use silver + distilled. I think your kit is all copper and I don't think XSPC voids warranty for not using their coolant like EK and Koolance do but you might check. Maintaining warranty or using it in a mixed metals environment would be the only reason to use proprietary coolant as far as I can see. You may be able to send the coolant back if you go with distilled and silver. I don't encourage dyes but if you want it, then check out the Mayhems club in the forum for good information. Good luck. smile.gif
    
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premix can build up gunk in your loop. I also bought premix when i got my kit, but switched it out soon after. I use distilled + silver, and no problems.
I had a small tint to my water because of the left over premix, and I can see that there are small bits of pink crap that had formed because of it. It wasnt a lot and its not a problem, but it could have been had I not switched it out for distilled.
Also, my tubes are now brown anyways so its not like the colored water would have been visible. I hear if you want color, use colored tubes for it.

I'd like to add, my first pump died. Keep the invoice (receipt) from when you buy your kit. and take a picture of the serial on the pump. I sent them both, and they sent me a new one free of charge, been working silently since.
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Yea, don't use premix or dyes.... i used a dye months ago, and i STILL can't get it out of my blocks and rads.
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premix can build up gunk in your loop. I also bought premix when i got my kit, but switched it out soon after. I use distilled + silver, and no problems.
I had a small tint to my water because of the left over premix, and I can see that there are small bits of pink crap that had formed because of it. It wasnt a lot and its not a problem, but it could have been had I not switched it out for distilled.
Also, my tubes are now brown anyways so its not like the colored water would have been visible. I hear if you want color, use colored tubes for it.
I'd like to add, my first pump died. Keep the invoice (receipt) from when you buy your kit. and take a picture of the serial on the pump. I sent them both, and they sent me a new one free of charge, been working silently since.
Well since i have heard everyone saying that premix is **** i have since changed my mind and have distilled in it right now about 3 hours in on leak test but i hope my pump doesn't die cause i would have to buy a new one to much of the boxes contents are scattered and all i have is the order ticket. If it came to that though i would probably go all out on a new reservoir and pump that has uber like statues
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