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Which additive is better for water cooling systems purple Ice or water wetter? My primary concern at the moment is algae growth.

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i've been running water wetter in my rig for about 6 months now and haven't had any problms with algae, even though i haven't changed the water once (i know i know i should, going to change tubing and reservoir before cleaning out the system though)

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Cheers, you dont happen to know where I can get hold of some in the UK do you? The only place I can find is www.over-clock.co.uk and they are currently out of stock.

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good question, i'm in canada and i usually don't even buy my sh!t online. sorry, you'll just have to google it :wink:

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