What to use for anti-algee in watercooling?

Harbz · 8 Jul 2007 at 10:17

Everything in my new loop is copper (no need for anti corrosive), so was wondering what anti-algee addative to use. I've noticed a lot of people mention "iodine" on forums but I have no idea on what this is and where I can get some.

samcat · 8 Jul 2007 at 10:23

Local chemist will sell you Iodine.
Need only 2-3 drops (unless your running a huge res/big loop)

Sam C

Harbz · 8 Jul 2007 at 11:13

what is iodine generally used for? Is it toxic like a lot of the other anticorrosive stuff?

Munky1080 · 8 Jul 2007 at 11:54

Iodine will clean anything. It's traditionall put in cuts as a cleanser. And it hurts like heck too, but there's nothing better to put in a cut.

Greenlizard0 · 8 Jul 2007 at 12:49

It's used pre surgical incision as well.

Radioiodine can be used as treatment in some Thryoid gland abnormalities too

Jokester · 8 Jul 2007 at 12:51

greenlizard0 said:
Radioiodine can be used as treatment in some Thryoid gland abnormalities too

Mmmm, I've got an idea for self glow UV dyes

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Jokester

Harbz · 18 Jul 2007 at 21:25

I've searched high and low in all my local chemists but couldnt find Iodine.

I got this off ebay, is it ok to use? And how much of it do I put in?

Ingredients are:

Iodine 2.5%
potassium iodide 2.5%
ethanol 89%

and some other stuff. looks like mostly ethanol with 2.5% iodine (wtf).

thanks.

Reality|Bites · 18 Jul 2007 at 22:00

What marine life eat algee?

w3bbo · 18 Jul 2007 at 22:05

Reality|Bites said:
What marine life eat algee?

Snails - they tend to clog waterblocks though sadly.

This is the sort of thing you want : Iodine

matt100 · 18 Jul 2007 at 22:44

or just don't bother??

I've had my loops in 8 months now with deionised water and uv dye, nothing else.

None algae.

w3bbo · 18 Jul 2007 at 22:47

Ah, but do you use snails?

KNiVES · 18 Jul 2007 at 23:12

I use snails but the buggers die after a few days - constant replacements! Not worth the hassle if you ask me.

matt100 · 18 Jul 2007 at 23:57

w3bbo said:
Ah, but do you use snails?

pah... badgers for me.

Wingz · 19 Jul 2007 at 00:23

anti-freeze will work, as it has anti-corrosive agents

Nebzor · 19 Jul 2007 at 03:36

Wingz said:
anti-freeze will work, as it has anti-corrosive agents

Note how he wants an anti-algae solution not an anti-corrosive.

w3bbo · 19 Jul 2007 at 07:15

Anti corrosive = bad for snails

Chris Beard · 19 Jul 2007 at 10:05

If you're going to use snales don't use water wetter or similar surfactants as they will prevent the snales from sticking properly to the sides of the tubing leaving them nothing to avoid getting sucked along with the flow.

You shouldn't do this as it's cruel.