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nzxtlexa   12-19-2007 at 12:35:39 PM

Hi there,

Just a quick question - I'm about to install my water cooling system and was wondering if it is possible to mix to different types of coolant?
I purchased some Feser UV Blue coolant and then when I ordered my case from Danger Den they also through in a free bottle of PC Chill also in blue.

Would it cause any problem mixing them together?

thanks

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nxcmp   12-19-2007 at 11:40:25 PM
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Oh yes you can mix coolants if you "want" to by all means, but as for myself I have never tried it so I think you would want to ask others. But if it were me, I wouldn't. (Just my opinion)

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Groveling_Wyrm   12-20-2007 at 09:13:00 AM
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People's opinions will vary on the subject. Some will say that the 2 coolants will react with each other, and others will say it's just fine. I think there may be some credence to the different coolants reacting, and I tend to stay away from mixing with anything much other than distilled water.

Personally, I currently use PC Ice/distilled water mixes for my rigs. I have also used Pentosin G11/Petra's PT-Nuke/distilled water mixed. Have I found problems with either of these methods? None so far.

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nzxtlexa   12-20-2007 at 09:59:50 AM
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ok I'll stay away from mixing! thanks guys

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