cheap water additive

[Ghtt-tourer]

hi all,

i just got a new water cooling loop and forgot about the biocide..

was wondering if you can use bleach, or vinegar, or rubbing alcohol as cheap alternatives...

thanks..

 

[KaraMurat]

Haven't heard of people using those alternatives and wouldn't suggest you use them, you could use a kill coil (.999 fine silver) instead of concentrated biocide.

 

[mayhem]

hi all,

i just got a new water cooling loop and forgot about the biocide..

was wondering if you can use bleach, or vinegar, or rubbing alcohol as cheap alternatives...

thanks..

Bleach - will destroy rubber over time

Vinegar - is a acid again same as above,

alcohol , eats at plastic seals and destroys rubber as well

if you would like a very cheap alternative go to chemist and get some Iodine you will only need 1 drop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodine

 

[AdrianD2]

I thought iodine is an anti-bacterial, will it take care of any algae growth?

 

[mayhem]

I thought iodine is an anti-bacterial, will it take care of any algae growth?

nope but hes being a cheap ass lol and its a good alternative if he doesn't promote alga growth. He would need to keep the pc out of natural light and in a dark place but meh he asked lol.