DragoslaV Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) Hello all, I'm new here and I have build my first watercooled system together with an IKEA hack based on the famous (yet another) l3p d3sk: (I'm totally sorry for that crappy video, once I'm really done, I will let my buddy make some awesome photos! Also youtube should provide 720p soon) I also will make another thread with more details on the build itself. My problem: I have - I think - an ok method for flushing water for my build, because my build is bolt onto the frame of my desk I cannot really flush all the water well from all the components by flipping the case. Now I have used the method of buying double what I need so that when I flushed the water I can put the new water in, let it run, flush, and repeat till the old water is gone. Now as you can see in the video I made a booboo by using the Mayhems Aurora, and as warned I got the problem of the particles disappearing. Also as you can see in the video it's because the particles came stuck in the threads and my reservoir had 2 extra LED holes where it fell down in and didn't get picked up. I removed all fittings and cleaned what I could clean. But now I want clean the system properly even where I can't reach (radiator, blocks for i.e. warranty). I have seen a video where someone was cleaning with Isopropyl alcohol and got good results with the particles. However is it really a good idea to run 5% on my first cleaning round with this, and then fill and flush another 3 or 4 times without it before putting in the final Mayhems pastel red? I don't want to create more troubles by destroying the rubbers or tubes, but perhaps running it 30mins won't do that damage? Thanks in advance. Edited January 6, 2014 by DragoslaV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 I'd avoid the issue entirely in the future by not running any dye or colored powders once you get it up and running. I've heard white vinigar is a good cleaning agent that won't damage things...not sure how diluted you'd want to run it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Mayhems stuff is great for shows but not good long term. From the photo I have attached you can see what just a simple liquid dye will do to your blocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braegnok Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 I use white vinegar and distilled water 3:1 mix for a 30 min flush but I don't use any dye,.. only distilled and a biocide, /kill coil. If you use dye,.. you more than likely have stains and gunk inside your blocks and will need to disassemble blocks and remove seals then scrub with salt & lemon juice,.. with a tooth brush to remove stains, and residue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragoslaV Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Thank you very much for all the info. I am going for the vinegar and distilled water solution (I'm rather safe than sorry). I have been running the Aurora for 2 weeks and after I noticed the particles disappeared I immediately started cleaning it and replaced it with distilled water. I also run my setup with a kill coil. (Also I have put in a sponge to try - but I was sure it wouldn't help - to catch the particles) The reason why I want to use - stubbornly - a dye, is because as you can see in the video, the reservoir is a showcase on my desk and with 'regular' water I think the whole effect and scheme is gone. So I wouldn't mind cleaning the gunk from components once I got this problem. (And If its weekly I need to rethink it, if its yearly I can life with it) Also I won't go for any UV dye since I read that is the most common reason for stains. I have researched the Mayhems Pastel and I couldn't find any problems other people had with it. (i.e. gunking and staining), althrough I did read it loses color quicker than the other Mayhems. Edited January 5, 2014 by DragoslaV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragoslaV Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Just got back from cleaning and flushing. First round I did the 3:1 mix for a 30 min, second round 6:1 mix for 10 min, 3rd, 4th & 5th rounds where distilled water only. On the 5th round the water was clear without particle's. Now I'm running the Pastel and it looks great. Just got to keep my eye on the temp monitor. Thanks for the advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 You can expect it to clog your blocks in the same time frame more than likely. Like I said it looks great for a bit but in the end you end up with a clogged block. You can read the horror stories all over the web about mayhems stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragoslaV Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 I'll give it a try, if it clog's I'll have a weekend of scrubbing with a toothbrush and than I'll def switch to distilled only. Also if that's the case, I will upgrade my tubes to a bigger size in the right color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 It will clog it, guaranteed. Mayhem's crap is well known for causing this (how do you think he colors the fluid?). It's powder, and it will get beaten out of suspension with impingement blocks and high performance pumps...). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braegnok Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) You will be much better off not using any type UV additives or dyes,.. if you want some color use Cathodes, LED's and colored tubing. Edited January 5, 2014 by Braegnok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 You will be much better off not using any type UV additives or dyes,.. if you want some color use Cathodes, LED's and colored tubing. Indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragoslaV Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) If it clogs; I'll upgrade my tubes to a bigger size and in the right color, than I have a good reason to waste the money already spent. Also clogged or not, I should remove and clean all blocks properly by hand to make sure the new distilled water don't have any dye residues. So once again, I'm going to enjoy the moments I have now spent and spend some more once I got the clogging. I just got to keep my eye on the temps and flow rate to make sure it won't do any damage.... Also, yes, I would've used distilled only if I had this knowledge and wasn't so freaking stubborn. Edited January 6, 2014 by DragoslaV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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