Has there been any staining on your EKWB water block?

Cuchulla1nn
Junior Member

03-27-2016, 10:00 PM

Reapplying TP during disassembly to incorporate a GPU. Appears there may be discoloration within. Could be an existing issue or expected. Is there any reason to worry before reassembling?

Cuchulla1nn

03-27-2016, 10:00 PM #1

Reapplying TP during disassembly to incorporate a GPU. Appears there may be discoloration within. Could be an existing issue or expected. Is there any reason to worry before reassembling?

carine4
Junior Member

03-27-2016, 11:17 PM

Beyond the acrylic, the nickel is undergoing a reaction with heat and other substances that lead to tarnishing. You can find more information by searching online, such as the articles from public.asu.edu and finishing.com.

carine4

03-27-2016, 11:17 PM #2

PlayerBio
Junior Member

04-02-2016, 08:58 PM

What kind of liquid is used? It appears the acrylic has become dirty due to regular use. Not a major issue.

PlayerBio

04-02-2016, 08:58 PM #3

What kind of liquid is used? It appears the acrylic has become dirty due to regular use. Not a major issue.

georgeteogeo
Junior Member

04-03-2016, 06:06 PM

I understand this appears to be acrylic that has been exposed to wear and heat, possibly due to additives or special fluids. Alternatively, running straight distilled water might lead to micro growth algae or other microbes. Were you maintaining regular flushes of the system?

georgeteogeo

04-03-2016, 06:06 PM #4

RedKickify
Member

225

04-03-2016, 10:57 PM

Straight distilled. The loop was made in January. It needed draining and refilling due to a cracked block. This block was only available for a month, possibly just two now.

RedKickify

04-03-2016, 10:57 PM #5

Straight distilled. The loop was made in January. It needed draining and refilling due to a cracked block. This block was only available for a month, possibly just two now.

thefrogkid
Member

209

04-04-2016, 12:10 AM

After reviewing your answers, I should provide more detailed information. I notice the yellow or copper hue in the edges and you mentioned it's a nickel or acrylic block.

thefrogkid

04-04-2016, 12:10 AM #6

After reviewing your answers, I should provide more detailed information. I notice the yellow or copper hue in the edges and you mentioned it's a nickel or acrylic block.

Cramie
Member

238

04-05-2016, 06:07 PM

Cramie

04-05-2016, 06:07 PM #7

Marinated
Senior Member

666

04-15-2016, 08:02 AM

The situation was intense, but the results weren't limited to PCs—was this common for waterblocks too?

Marinated

04-15-2016, 08:02 AM #8

The situation was intense, but the results weren't limited to PCs—was this common for waterblocks too?

Darkly811
Junior Member

04-15-2016, 03:55 PM

Nickel remains nickel regardless of its application.

Darkly811

04-15-2016, 03:55 PM #9

Nickel remains nickel regardless of its application.

sammifaller
Junior Member

04-15-2016, 04:46 PM

#10

It was only about nickel as mentioned earlier. Nearly everything corrodes. Your waterblock is made of nickel and it comes into contact with air, causing it to tarnish.

sammifaller

04-15-2016, 04:46 PM #10

It was only about nickel as mentioned earlier. Nearly everything corrodes. Your waterblock is made of nickel and it comes into contact with air, causing it to tarnish.