EK Ekoolant

Lee Stevens · Apr 4, 2011

Hey,

I've herd a lot of people say don't used coloured coolant because they dye clog's the system.

Does anyone no if this is okay to use with the KIT: EK Ekoolant UV Blue 100ml

Also because it's only 100ML do i have to mix with water?

Sorry for the nub questions but this is my first loop.

Thanks.

Norlig · Apr 4, 2011

Colored tubing > colored coolant

I wont ever reccommend to use colored coolant to any1

XiCynx · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by pangeltveit;12996173
Colored tubing > colored coolant

I wont ever reccommend to use colored coolant to any1

This right here man, you can get blue UV colored tubing and it'll look waaaaaay better and also keep your system fresh ans day.

Lee Stevens · Apr 4, 2011

I have ordered white tubing so i don't need the coloured coolant, but i thought i had to use it because of additives etc in it?

Can i use just water then?

newpc · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by Lee Stevens;12996367
I have ordered white tubing so i don't need the coloured coolant, but i thought i had to use it because of additives etc in it?

Can i use just water then?

distilled water with silver yes

Lee Stevens · Apr 4, 2011

Can i get the silver from anywhere and do i put it in the res?

Faisal11iraq · Apr 4, 2011

this is also confusing me because am getting the EK 240 HF kit and it comes with the same coolant but i'm getting black tubing so is it ok to use it ??

X-Nine · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by Lee Stevens;12996529
Can i get the silver from anywhere and do i put it in the res?

You can buy silver kill coils from a lot of places. Sidewinder computers and Frozencpu carry them. The coil is used because it allows fluid to pass through it and you can insert it directly in a tube without worrying about it restricting flow all that much....
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Originally Posted by Faisal11iraq;12996650
this is also confusing me because am getting the EK 240 HF kit and it comes with the same coolant but i'm getting black tubing so is it ok to use it ??

I suppose, but distilled water and ptnuke/silver killcoil will work better. From all of the threads I ever read here (as well as reviews and such) dye just stains your blocks and can gunk/clog pumps and blocks, so it's not advised. It's not just the tubing you have to worry about.

FuzzDad · Apr 4, 2011

I tried the EK dye w/my first build. I noticed my temps went up about 2C after a week...but didn't think too much of it (the ambient had risen a tad as well). I added my second Vid card block and decided to replace my clear tubing w/UV reactive blue. I looked into the fittings on the CPU block and saw tiny strands of blue gunk. I pulled apart the block and at least six of the channels were 100% blocked...plus it looked gross. I think the dye, along w/putting too much bacterial agent in my reservoir, did the trick. Now it's just a silver coil, a drop of anti-bacterial solution, and blue tubing and no gunk and steady temps.

Faisal11iraq · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by XNine;12996863
You can buy silver kill coils from a lot of places. Sidewinder computers and Frozencpu carry them. The coil is used because it allows fluid to pass through it and you can insert it directly in a tube without worrying about it restricting flow all that much....

I suppose, but distilled water and ptnuke/silver killcoil will work better. From all of the threads I ever read here (as well as reviews and such) dye just stains your blocks and can gunk/clog pumps and blocks, so it's not advised. It's not just the tubing you have to worry about.

so only distilled+killcoil ? sorry but am new to water cooling

FuzzDad · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by Faisal11iraq;12996986
so only distilled+killcoil ? sorry but am new to water cooling

Plus a drop of anti-bacterial stuff like PTNuke. Throw in reactive tubing and a UV light and you get a clean rig that looks cool in the dark.

XiCynx · Apr 4, 2011

http://www.petrastechshop.com/sikibyia.html - Killcoil

http://www.petrastechshop.com/pepcobi1.html - PT Nuke

You can use either one or both if you want, you basically just place the silver coil in the part of the loop and pretty much forget about it, since it's 99.9% silver it'll kill just about all the microbials in there. The Nuke could be used just to be a helping hand.

RaZieL980 · Apr 4, 2011

I've just flushed my Loop today and had no problems with stained block res or piping. I was using De-ionised water and Swiftech's Hydrx additive which is supposedly known for staining tubes and reservoirs and clogging waterblocks. Not a single problem after not flushing for over a year. And only occasional top-ups every month or so. With additives I think it's all about judging how lean or rich you run it. I think all the guys who end up with stained hardware are using too much additive.

I'm now using de-ionised water and a few drops of PT-nuke with clear tubes. All is well.

Lee Stevens · Apr 4, 2011

Can i but the silver from a hardware shop or just computer sites?

Faisal11iraq · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by FuzzDad;12997011
Plus a drop of anti-bacterial stuff like PTNuke. Throw in reactive tubing and a UV light and you get a clean rig that looks cool in the dark.

i'm getting black tubing with reb springs

but sure want a clean safe loop thanks for the advise:cheers:

XiCynx · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by Lee Stevens;12997086
Can i but the silver from a hardware shop or just computer sites?

If you local hardware shop does carry it then by all means go for it. Just make sure that it is 99.9% silver. Anything less I wouldn't stand for.

Lee Stevens · Apr 4, 2011

Is this okay to use Petra's Tech PT Nuke Concentrated Biocide 10ml even though it's blue not clear?
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=5032

Phos · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by FuzzDad;12996959
I tried the EK dye w/my first build. I noticed my temps went up about 2C after a week...but didn't think too much of it (the ambient had risen a tad as well). I added my second Vid card block and decided to replace my clear tubing w/UV reactive blue. I looked into the fittings on the CPU block and saw tiny strands of blue gunk. I pulled apart the block and at least six of the channels were 100% blocked...plus it looked gross. I think the dye, along w/putting too much bacterial agent in my reservoir, did the trick. Now it's just a silver coil, a drop of anti-bacterial solution, and blue tubing and no gunk and steady temps.

It sounds like you're bacterial agent might have reacted with it.

X-Nine · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by Lee Stevens;12997691
Is this okay to use Petra's Tech PT Nuke Concentrated Biocide 10ml even though it's blue not clear?
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=5032

Since you'll be using 1 or 2 drops, it won't matter. It'll be in so much water you'll never see the blue color since the water will dilute it. Just don't use the whole bottle.

FuzzDad · Apr 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by Phos;12997952
It sounds like you're bacterial agent might have reacted with it.

I don't disagree...but I still think anytime you use anything other than distilled water you run the risk of sediments. The second loop i did w/distilled, the coil, and one drop of PTNuke was spotless a month later when I upgraded components. That said...some folks have reported using dyes and Feser fluids without any trouble. It all comes down to what feels right for you (like a lot of things...).

Anyway...without discussion like RED FLUID V. WATER...FIGHT!!! or EK V. Koolance...FIGHT!!!!.....where we would we be???

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