Those with custom loops what coolant do you use and why?

[Bone9]

Hi guys,

Those with custom loops what coolant do you use and why?

Can you also state the metals in your loop too please and what maintenance is involved in how often it needs changing and if any gunk or residue is left behind.

I'm having trouble deciding what to use for my new loop

 

[Bone9]

I just use mayhem x1 uv blue. Never had any problems with leaving it for over a year

What metals have you got in your loop mate?

 

[Bone9]

I used to use Aurora 2 Silver in main build, looked awsome, but faded after 4-5 months (expected) but now just changed to distilled water, though is some traces of Aurora swirls. Not had any issues, but clean it every year. Metals is copper plated nickle (blocks), copper pipes in radiator and the tubing is Alphacools brass plated chrome stuff, no issues with gunk and whatnot.

HTPC build uses Mayhems white pastel in a 1/3 ratio with Distilled water and no issues a year on. Blocks and radiator similar to above, but tubing is Acrylic.

Is that straight distilled water or have you added anything to it?

Was tempted by the pastel white but herd the pastels gunk stuff up and leave a mess after.

 

[Bone9]

using the stuff below swapped it out after 12 months last year no gunk or staining gonna leave it another 12 months. bottle says 2 year shelf life

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/xspc-ec6-coolant-blue-uv-wc-152-xs.html

metals my bay res has some in built silver plugs that dip into the water.

How long does the uv last for?

 

[Bone9]

I use distilled water and EK Ekoolant EVO Clear Concentrate. My whole loop is all EK Copper Blocks and Radiators. I use Primochill - Primoflex Advanced LRT Soft Tubing.

My water stays clear as and all my blocks are clean as well. I have no gunk, no residue, and my clear tubing remains clear and clean too.

Every 12 months for the purpose of putting in fresh EK EKoolant,and fresh distilled water, I drain my loop and open up all my blocks and give them a light clean in distilled water. I also put all new tubing as well.

I could go longer than 12 months if I wanted to, but I like to renew everything at the 12 month mark. I have always done it this way and have never had any problems whatsoever.

But even at the 12 month mark, everything still looks clear and clean.

EK EKoolant Clear Concentrate is all I use, as it has everything required to keep your loop water healthy.

That sounds good, what does it look light when lit up with case lighting?

 

[Bone9]

Mayhems in everything I build. For me the best range, quality and longevity.

How do you find the pastels? Leave and gunk/residue behind?

 

[Bone9]

That's good to know, thanks.

 

[Bone9]

Seams like mayhem's is the way to go then. Was just put off from Jayztwocents utube vids etc.

Do you guys flush out your rads before installing for the first time? If so what with? Do I need to do any other prep on a new loop?

Thanks