Having given up hope of being able to grab a Swiftech Apogee Drive II, I decided to pick up Barrow's LTPRK-04 CPU block/pump combo for a mini-ITX build I'm working on.
It looks great, but with a single huge oversight: the pictured blanking plate used to seal the side of the reservoir is made of uncoated aluminium (I confirmed continuity with a multimeter) and is in contact with the coolant. The cold plate is nickel-plated copper and the rest of the loop will be similar - so there's a risk of galvanic corrosion.
I've considered making a new plate out of POM or similar material, but it would great if there was an easier option. I've thought about coating the coolant side of the plate in teflon or liquid tape but I'm uncertain about longevity and if it will still seal reliably with the O-ring.
I realise it's pretty niche, but interested to hear if anyone has any experience or knowledge on the topic.
It looks great, but with a single huge oversight: the pictured blanking plate used to seal the side of the reservoir is made of uncoated aluminium (I confirmed continuity with a multimeter) and is in contact with the coolant. The cold plate is nickel-plated copper and the rest of the loop will be similar - so there's a risk of galvanic corrosion.
I've considered making a new plate out of POM or similar material, but it would great if there was an easier option. I've thought about coating the coolant side of the plate in teflon or liquid tape but I'm uncertain about longevity and if it will still seal reliably with the O-ring.
I realise it's pretty niche, but interested to hear if anyone has any experience or knowledge on the topic.