Mayhems XT-1

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Hello, just wondering if any of you guys have been using this XT-1 stuff for a long time? I switched to it later last year but recently ive noticed my temps on my CPU getting higher and higher until yesterday it hit nearly 90 so i removed my overclock.

Does this stuff tend to need changing quite often? Does it gunk up the CPU block or summat? Im not sure as i've only use water in the past so im not sure if i should be changing it and cleaning the CPU block or summat? The GPUs still look fine, theres a little residue in one but hte temps are fine and the fins look clear.

I used blitz before i filled so everything was nice and sparkly clean butI have'nt had time to take the loop apart yet so ill do it over the weekend and see whats going on, just thought i would check to see if this is normal with this stuff to need changing already.

Cheers.
 
You have to be careful with the tubing you use with it due to it being a Ethylene based coolant. Mayhems specifically say on their website not to use it with Primochill LRT tubing.
 
I think im using primochill tubing, guess i should have read the website, ah well nvm ill just blitz it and go back to DI water. Been using DI water for 15 years, only reason i tried this is cause it came free with my rads, i guess if it aint broke dont fix it :), cheers.
 
It totally ruined my loop and put what looks like plasticizer all through my loop. It covered my reservoir, blocks and fittings with a white cloudy film. It was a total pain to sort out, I ended up binning my spare bottles of XT-1 and went back to my normal premix coolant.
 
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Razor Time said:
It totally ruined my loop and put what looks like plasticizer all through my loop. It covered my reservoir, blocks and fittings with a white cloudy film. It was a total pain to sort out, I ended up binning my spare bottles of XT-1 and went back to my normal premix coolant.
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I had a similar experience using it with PETG hard-line. Cloudy gunk, not good.
 
We have fully tested Acrylic, Primochill, our flexible and XSPC tubing up to 60c with clean rads. We found no issue with XT-1, we have sold in excess of 10,000 Ltrs of this fluid over 5 years. In that time have received a total of 6 products sent to us and in each and every case found the Rad to be the issue. The the cloudy coating on tubing contained flux, due none cleaning (or not good enough cleaning) of the rads. The spectral analysis of the white powdery residue was tested though an external agency so that we could clarify the issues found, you can draw your own conclusions on this. Due to the issues found we ended up creating the "Mayhems Blitz Cleaning" system to solve Rad cleaning issues.

If you use our support @ www.mayhems.net we will replace any fluids and request samples of tubing and fluids which we cover all the costs for (if you have an issue, use our direct support so we can help you to help others and catalogue any issues found and any fixes).

The primochill tubing (clouding issue) we found the issue to be capillary action of the tubing, Primochill sell a similar based product (coolant) they say works how ever under heavy testing we found the same issue with there own coolant. So again draw your own conclusions from this.

Mayhems New XT-1 Nuke is a new coolant with a higher grade biocide, surfactants and inhibitors and is a totally diffrent beast with a much higher heat carrying capability and longer lasting.

Once again if you ever need our help use our support system over at www.mayhems.net were our support staff will go out there way to help solve any issues.
 
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We have fully tested Acrylic, Primochill, our flexible and XSPC tubing up to 60c with clean rads. We found no issue with XT-1, we have sold in excess of 10,000 Ltrs of this fluid over 5 years. In that time have received a total of 6 products sent to us and in each and every case found the Rad to be the issue. The the cloudy coating on tubing contained flux, due none cleaning (or not good enough cleaning) of the rads. The spectral analysis of the white powdery residue was tested though an external agency so that we could clarify the issues found, you can draw your own conclusions on this. Due to the issues found we ended up creating the "Mayhems Blitz Cleaning" system to solve Rad cleaning issues.

If you use our support @ www.mayhems.net we will replace any fluids and request samples of tubing and fluids which we cover all the costs for (if you have an issue, use our direct support so we can help you to help others and catalogue any issues found and any fixes).

The primochill tubing (clouding issue) we found the issue to be capillary action of the tubing, Primochill sell a similar based product (coolant) they say works how ever under heavy testing we found the same issue with there own coolant. So again draw your own conclusions from this.

Mayhems New XT-1 Nuke is a new coolant with a higher grade biocide, surfactants and inhibitors and is a totally diffrent beast with a much higher heat carrying capability and longer lasting.

Once again if you ever need our help use our support system over at www.mayhems.net were our support staff will go out there way to help solve any issues.
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I wonder whether Mayhem would ever consider providing a professional rad cleaning service?
 
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We have fully tested Acrylic, Primochill, our flexible and XSPC tubing up to 60c with clean rads. We found no issue with XT-1, we have sold in excess of 10,000 Ltrs of this fluid over 5 years. In that time have received a total of 6 products sent to us and in each and every case found the Rad to be the issue. The the cloudy coating on tubing contained flux, due none cleaning (or not good enough cleaning) of the rads. The spectral analysis of the white powdery residue was tested though an external agency so that we could clarify the issues found, you can draw your own conclusions on this. Due to the issues found we ended up creating the "Mayhems Blitz Cleaning" system to solve Rad cleaning issues.

If you use our support @ www.mayhems.net we will replace any fluids and request samples of tubing and fluids which we cover all the costs for (if you have an issue, use our direct support so we can help you to help others and catalogue any issues found and any fixes).

The primochill tubing (clouding issue) we found the issue to be capillary action of the tubing, Primochill sell a similar based product (coolant) they say works how ever under heavy testing we found the same issue with there own coolant. So again draw your own conclusions from this.

Mayhems New XT-1 Nuke is a new coolant with a higher grade biocide, surfactants and inhibitors and is a totally diffrent beast with a much higher heat carrying capability and longer lasting.

Once again if you ever need our help use our support system over at www.mayhems.net were our support staff will go out there way to help solve any issues.
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With all due respect this issue with XT-1 and Primochill was a know problem and I have seen it mentioned on this site and others by various users. It is even mentioned on the Extreme RigsTubing review.

Thread started by @pastymuncher

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/has-anybody-had-any-problems-with-mayhems-x1.18723905/

Tubing review:

http://www.xtremerigs.net/2016/02/05/extreme-rigs-soft-tubing-test/5/

4th December 2015 – Update 1

Please read the text below as it contains important information about the Advanced LRT tubing used in the test !!

It’s been a month or so and we are back with our first real update of how both tubes are fairing in the test.Before we get stuck in though, it has come to our attention that the Primochill Advanced LRT tubing is not suitable/recommended for use with glycol based coolant such as the Mayhems XT-1 we are running in both loops of the test rig.
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My loop was destroyed by using XT-1 and it was a total pain to clean, my rad was probably about 6 years old and had been used in many loops with a few different coolants namely Fesser and Thermochill/XSPC and I had never experienced issues before. I thought I would try XT-1 and within a few months my loop was covered in what looks like plasticizer, a white cloudy film. Once I cleaned out my loop which took some doing I went back to my regular coolant and the issue never returned.

As for contacting you well I did this and my support ticket was ignored and nothing ever came from it, I then binned the two and half bottles I had left and at the time was pretty disappointed about the whole situation.

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When did you send send the support ticket and PM me you email address and ill check the ticket system as nothing is deleted from the system ever.
 
Just to note, Mayhems was excellent with my problem mentioned a couple of posts up and sent me a Blitz Pro kit, a load of Tubing and a couple of bottles of XT-1 concentrate. I sent off samples of coolant and tubing to them as requested. I didn't use the XT-1 but purchased a 5L drum of X1 red directly from them and along with their excellent tubing (I won't use anything else now) I have been running fine ever since.
 
pastymuncher said:
Just to note, Mayhems was excellent with my problem mentioned a couple of posts up and sent me a Blitz Pro kit, a load of Tubing and a couple of bottles of XT-1 concentrate. I sent off samples of coolant and tubing to them as requested. I didn't use the XT-1 but purchased a 5L drum of X1 red directly from them and along with their excellent tubing (I won't use anything else now) I have been running fine ever since.
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Well that is good to hear.
 
Don't just assume it's Primochill tubing that has issues. If you look at the thread linked below you'll see I had issues, too. I know a company reputation is important and that isolated issues shouldn't be taken as the norm, but from my experience I will never use XT-1 again. Just look at post #17 for the hassle I had to go to in order to get that gunk removed from my system.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/mayhems-xt1-clear-cloudy-water.18752795/
 
Ref: @Razor Time
Support have got your email and i have taken over the ticket, please Check your email address and respond asap and we will help you out.

Thank you

@String looking though your post that you linked to, the coolant is doing what it is supposed to do how ever the tubing looks to be the point of issue. How ever Primochill do warn on there own site not to use there tubing with ethylene glycol mixes (even though they make there own). So again there are doing there job.

Quote - https://www.primochill.com/collecti...-id-x-1-2in-od-sold-by-the-foot-crystal-clear (under there warning tab)
With the use of different components, materials, fluids, and flow rates, results may vary with the appearance of your tubing. Although Advanced LRT is designed to work with a large variety of cooling components the use of alcohols, Ethylene Glycol and as well as any other harmful chemicals is strictly prohibited and will void your warranty. Tubing will stain if dyed coolants are used. PrimoChill is not responsible for any damage caused by or when using this product.
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Mayhems Tubing will work with all our coolants with no issues and is cheaper.

We do work closely with many manufacturers and even take on some of there testing in our lab free of charge for them. We do our due diligence and we work with 4 diffrent coolant types of which 3 we sell to the public and the 4th is only sold to the solar power and Hydro industry. When buying Coolants you need to chose the correct type and use according, this is neither the fault of Mayhems nor Primochill.

If ever in any doubt use the support system we provide and avoid any issues. The support system is free to use.
 
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