Distilled vs De-Ionised ?
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There are slight differences between the two... as for whether de-ionised is suitable or not you will likely get quite a mixture of responses. They are both water that has had its minerals removed, but they are produced using different processes... scientifically I think distilled water is purer overall. Personally I use a pre mixed coolant so I cannot advise based on personal experience
Edit: Forgot to mention: The key difference, I think, is that de-ionisation does not remove any viruses or bacteria that may be present in the water wheras distillation does. How relevant that is to watercooling though I am not sure
Edit: Forgot to mention: The key difference, I think, is that de-ionisation does not remove any viruses or bacteria that may be present in the water wheras distillation does. How relevant that is to watercooling though I am not sure
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I know the theory behind purification processes, but not of the effect on cooling systems. Thats why i'd appreciate insight of someone who has the experience...
Something about de-ionised causing more corrosion than distilled, etc... dont know if rumor/myth or fact...
Something about de-ionised causing more corrosion than distilled, etc... dont know if rumor/myth or fact...
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I've been running de-ionised water in my rig for the past 6 months and I've seen no sign of corrosion of my copper when I changed last week.
I think it might be a bit overhyped.
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19690015779_1969015779.pdf
I presume linking to a NASA article won't break forum rules?
After 36 days they show a 0.5mg loss of metal. Now to me that's not really a huge problem as you could be using those blocks for quite a few years before it eats through haha.
Try a local chemists they can normally get if not already stock distilled water very cheaply.
I think it might be a bit overhyped.
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19690015779_1969015779.pdf
I presume linking to a NASA article won't break forum rules?
After 36 days they show a 0.5mg loss of metal. Now to me that's not really a huge problem as you could be using those blocks for quite a few years before it eats through haha.
Try a local chemists they can normally get if not already stock distilled water very cheaply.
Distilled, Di and Ultra Pure.
Depending on how they are made they will remove viruses and lots of other nasty via UV methods. E.g we have massive UV tubes exposing our water to lethal doses of UV light that's enough to give you a serious sun burn in under 1/4 of second and blind you just as fast..
Depending on how they are made they will remove viruses and lots of other nasty via UV methods. E.g we have massive UV tubes exposing our water to lethal doses of UV light that's enough to give you a serious sun burn in under 1/4 of second and blind you just as fast..
Going slighty off track, do Mayhems have any plans to make a darker shade than this.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-019-MH&groupid=962&catid=1531&subcat=
Once in the tubing on my rig it looks quite light in colour.
Thanks
Myth. The main difference between distilled and de-ionised is that distilled should also be sterile. Both lack dissolved ions but that doesn't mean that they cause corrosion.
I use Deionised in my lasers, and they are perfectly fine. Distilled is incredibly difficult to get (locally at least). Ive been to a few chemists. They sell Purified water, and none can actually say if it is distilled.
Lasers ?
#Edit# ah, laser cutter. I'd like to have a spin on one of those. I have a vinyl cutter at home. Pretty much same thing but smaller
Nothing at all like a vinyl cutter
. I have a drag knife type small vinyl cutter myself. A laser is much more heavy duty. Can your vinyl cutter cut through 1-10mm acrylic plastic?? Huh? Can it?? 
Yup its the organic compounds, many will have an overall neutral charge so will remain in de-ionised water. This effectively creates a more nutrient rich mixture, compared to distilled, that would allow microbial growth an easier foothold in what tends to be a comfortable environment temp wise.
Although you could run deionsied with anti-microbial additives, going DI is a nice further (and simple) safeguard in my opinion.
You could even go so far as tubing colour and not using a clear sidepanel as extra steps, if you were paranoid. *eyes darting left and right*
Although you could run deionsied with anti-microbial additives, going DI is a nice further (and simple) safeguard in my opinion.
You could even go so far as tubing colour and not using a clear sidepanel as extra steps, if you were paranoid. *eyes darting left and right*
