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Brians256 · 03-19-2005, 12:29 AM

I don't think anyone should bother about it, really.

- glycol mixtures are incredibly cheap but high viscosity
- commercial antifreeze alternatives (water wetter, et al) are fairly cheap and low viscosity but leave deposits (as they are designed to do in an engine) thus requiring more maintenance
- commercial water cooler products are low viscosity and leave no deposits but are more expensive
- other home-made mixtures are going to be hit-or-miss in terms of effectiveness, long-term stability, potential damage to tubing/pumps/blocks, may cost more than commercial watercooling mixes if you are doing small batches, etc....

Pick your poison based upon your tolerance for temperature, maintenance, cost and the unknown, no? That is, unless you are willing to do the same research that Swiftech and other companies have done. And it still may cost more than them, as you may end up paying $15 for an additive that could be spread across 15,000 gallons of coolant.

edited to add 4th coolant option (the home-made additives)

03-19-2005, 12:29 AM	#62
Brians256 Pro/Staff Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 1,439	I don't think anyone should bother about it, really. - glycol mixtures are incredibly cheap but high viscosity - commercial antifreeze alternatives (water wetter, et al) are fairly cheap and low viscosity but leave deposits (as they are designed to do in an engine) thus requiring more maintenance - commercial water cooler products are low viscosity and leave no deposits but are more expensive - other home-made mixtures are going to be hit-or-miss in terms of effectiveness, long-term stability, potential damage to tubing/pumps/blocks, may cost more than commercial watercooling mixes if you are doing small batches, etc.... Pick your poison based upon your tolerance for temperature, maintenance, cost and the unknown, no? That is, unless you are willing to do the same research that Swiftech and other companies have done. And it still may cost more than them, as you may end up paying $15 for an additive that could be spread across 15,000 gallons of coolant. edited to add 4th coolant option (the home-made additives) Last edited by Brians256; 03-19-2005 at 12:35 AM.