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Don't Swiftech (mostly) use nylon push fittings?, not brass?. AFAIK it's the metal to metal (Alu > Brass) instinces where corrosion is worst/antagonised is'nt it?...
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Swiftech used to use steel 90 degree SpeedFit type fittings on their blocks. For the last couple of years they're using John Guest SpeedFit Acetal Celcon fittings (or actually cartridges) on their blocks, other than the MCW462-UH. For the UH they use 1/2"NPT to 1/2"OD nylon barbs.
FYI D-Tek is using "Chrome" 1/4"NPT to 1/2"OD barbs, not regular brass fittings.
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I agree that aluminum can work well, with a corrosion inhibitor of course
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Thanks for agreeing with me on this one Bill. I also wanted to point out that focusing only on the anodized aluminum top can be misleading, since there're other aluminum components commonly used on the same loop.
What's your take on the other aluminum components like a Hayden radiator used in the same loop with copper components?
Since I've always used copper radis (mostly Black Ice radis and some HeaterCores), I don't have much experience with aluminum radis.
BigBen2k - Silkolene ProCCA looks very interesting. I remember Hmale mentioning it some time ago, but guess i didn't pay too much attention to it. Thanks for pointing it out
"...Mixed at a 1% ratio to any type water" Now this sounds nice.
I spoke to Hmale, and he is extremely happy with it. He's sending me some so I'll give it a try and let you guys know. ..
Bruce