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Originally Posted by DrCR
So you mean slightly basic is not superior to neutral (pH 7.0)? Or is either slightly acidic or basic better than neutral? I got to look into corrosion again. General Chem seems so long ago. lol But I thought a guide here said you wanted to keep your coolant on the basic side.
DrCR
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Me Bad After mulling it over in the empty space between my ears and doing a little searching and reading:
http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/sho...ral+acid+basic
http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/sho...7&postcount=59
I'd have to rescind my acidic comment
. The "battery effect" and algae growth are certainly going to be more likely in an acidic environment. Copper attack (microetching) will be minimal unless the ph gets very low. Trouble is, high ph caustic solutions won't help either. Bleach as pointed out in the 2nd link is loves to attack aluminum and stainless.
General Chem... I thought he was 2nd in command back in..... better not start dating things back in the past.
I'm definitely not able to find my way through the periodic table.