Does my Copper Block have any issues with water cooling?
Does my Copper Block have any issues with water cooling?
I just observed the pits for the first time yesterday during my second cleaning.
Here is a picture of the block from last week after it was cleaned:
http://i67.tinypic.com/sm7dp0.jpg
Compared with the pictures I shared today, I didn’t see them before.
To me, they seem to be new.
Yes, I agree they appear fresh. How long did you keep the 50% vinegar solution in the loop? Typically, I’d limit it to 25-30% vinegar and only use up to 50% for a brief duration.
I still don’t believe the pitting is a cause for concern, and although it looks rough, it shouldn’t worsen or affect cooling performance—provided you don’t apply any cleaning solution over an extended period.
Make sure all components (rads, fittings, tubing, blocks, etc.) are cleaned thoroughly to remove any residue, particularly if storing the loop before refilling.
I agree they appear fresh. How long did you keep the 50% vinegar solution in the loop? Typically, I’d limit it to 25-30% vinegar and only use up to 50% for a short duration.
I still don’t see any major concern with the pitting, though it looks rough. It shouldn’t affect cooling performance as long as you don’t keep adding cleaning solution over time.
Make sure everything is cleaned thoroughly—rings, fittings, tubing, blocks, etc.—to remove any residue, particularly if you’ll store it before refilling your loop.
I left the 50/50 mix running overnight for about 12 hours. When I woke up, the pump wasn’t working and it was sitting still.
The vinegar is acidic, and the BarKeeps Friend powder I’m using is also acidic (oxalic acid). After cleaning it this evening, I plan to soak the block in water or baking soda to neutralize any remaining acid.
Make sure to rinse thoroughly, and although you might not need to soak in the baking soda solution, it would still be helpful for a brief time, followed by a complete rinse.
Make sure to rinse thoroughly. Although I’m not sure if soaking in baking soda solution is necessary, it might help temporarily. Before long, I’ll rinse it well again. Last night I completed my tubing after fixing two mistakes that delayed the process, secured everything, and filled the new loop with EK coolant. It filled nicely. I let it run with the reservoir cap off to release as many bubbles as possible. A few hours later the water level dropped noticeably, which helped push out remaining bubbles, so I topped it up again. This morning the level didn’t drop much, meaning it’s probably time to rotate it to remove any last air pockets. Once I’ve cleared as many bubbles as I can, I’ll reconnect everything, seal the enclosure, and restart my rig! Gosh, I miss it! My life has been paused since it failed, lol. Thanks Rubix for your support. You gave the best advice—thank you.