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The only reason that some shops may want to void your warranty because of using Wetter could stem from the usage of sillicates in most all cooling system additives (and most antifreeze).

Silicates are a close relative of sand (go figure) and whilst they are great for protecting metals in the cooling system from corrosion (and pulling double duty in sandcastles), they get used up and can come out of solution over time and can cause wear on things like pumps.

This may very well happen in your system if you are using a additive that contains silicates, but I have no confirmation that water wetter uses this, seeing that there are other things that can achieve the same results. Some that are used in conjunction with silicates, are phosphates and borates, along with nitrates, nitrites, "organic acids", moly and other lubricants, and sometimes surface tension reducers (which may just be a by-product of the overall mix).

It may seem that we have a company or two that are making a blanket assumption based on not alot or homework in the area, since not a single representative has ever said why usage will void your warranty.

All of this begs a question: If we cant use wetter to battle corrosion, then WTF do they thinik we should use? Antifreeze? It uses the same components!

Maybe we should just forego all corrosin protection? I mean, chunks of corroded aluminum cant be less abrasive than micron sized particles of sillicates. Not to mention the algi floating around.

Is wear even a factor? Only you guys who have been running Wetter and/or Antifreeze can be the judges of that.....

I am going to start looking for a SCA (Supplimental Cooling Additive) that is more up to the job of cooling computers. That way we can get rid of any Glycols and get better heat transfer.