Does this Black Ice radiator need flushing becuase here it says...

[engstrom0304]

On the overclockers page for http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-006-BX&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1525
it says
Uses 100% Non-corrosive water-solluble fluxing process

Does this mean i don't need to flush it??

 

[clone]

On the overclockers page for http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-006-BX&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1525
it says
Uses 100% Non-corrosive water-solluble fluxing process

Does this mean i don't need to flush it??

Yes you do mate use warm water to flush it out,better now than later when the loops done.

3 or 4 flushes should do it or until the waster is clear of any nastys.

 

[engstrom0304]

is it worth doing the vinager as well or is that an overkill!

 

[clone]

You dont need to use it as the flux is waterbased,like the thermochill rads just warm water

 

[mrthingyx]

On the overclockers page for http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-006-BX&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1525
it says
Uses 100% Non-corrosive water-solluble fluxing process

Does this mean i don't need to flush it??

It just means that the flux they use is water-soluble and not stuff that will melt your hands.

So you probably do need to flush it to get rid of any flux left in the radiator.

 

[engstrom0304]

Ok thanks guys!

One last thing, would it be better to use boiling water or warm from the tap??

 

[mod1fied]

One last thing, would it be better to use boiling water or warm from the tap??

I used boiled water but left it to cool off a bit

 

[clone]

Boiling water

 

[engstrom0304]

does it need to be distilled or is boiled tap water ok? Also should i bother with vinager?

 

[JonJ678]

No vinegar, it'll do more harm than good.

I've got two flushed radiators and a third that hasn't been, I'm not seeing any ill effects after several months. Should I be concerned?