I am currently (still) building my new rig, and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to use motorcycle engine coolant in my two cooling circles?
Because essentially a water cooling loop is essentially the same as an Engine cooling system. An engine has radiators, the same possible piping problems as a liquid cooled computer, pumps etc.
Engine coolant wouldnt clog (if it could it would be useless in engines) and i do not think it would cause many problems.
What do you guys think?
Do-able? If not, what could/should i use instead?
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Also, i am trying to decide what fittings to use. I think as my internals will be on display I will use compression fittings (also piping wont pop off (at least, not as easily as barbs)) but i dont know what size to use.
Is there any difference in fitting sizes? what effect to larger ones have on a loop? What effect do smaller ones have on a loop? Is there a sort of 'standard' size that is recommended above others?
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Really, these two subjects are two of three matters that is stopping me from just outright buying all the things i need to essentially finish my rig and begin on the construction and testing of my water loops.
Any help would be really appreciated.
Because essentially a water cooling loop is essentially the same as an Engine cooling system. An engine has radiators, the same possible piping problems as a liquid cooled computer, pumps etc.
Engine coolant wouldnt clog (if it could it would be useless in engines) and i do not think it would cause many problems.
What do you guys think?
Do-able? If not, what could/should i use instead?
*
Also, i am trying to decide what fittings to use. I think as my internals will be on display I will use compression fittings (also piping wont pop off (at least, not as easily as barbs)) but i dont know what size to use.
Is there any difference in fitting sizes? what effect to larger ones have on a loop? What effect do smaller ones have on a loop? Is there a sort of 'standard' size that is recommended above others?
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Really, these two subjects are two of three matters that is stopping me from just outright buying all the things i need to essentially finish my rig and begin on the construction and testing of my water loops.
Any help would be really appreciated.