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CLEANING GUIDE
Liquid cooling parts can be disassembled for cleaning
purposes on an occasional basis. Your warranty will not
be void upon disassembly of the water block, but you will
lose the EK Leak-Free Guarantee that comes with a factory-
tested component. A soft toothbrush is an excellent
cleaning tool!
1. CLEANING NICKEL-PLATED COPPER
When cleaning nickel-plated copper, it is forbidden to use any
aggressive chemicals (vinegar included) and rough materials
since those could damage the plating and thus void the
warranty.
Also, note that due to the presence of dye additives and
other chemicals, the nickel layer might become discolored/stained
over time. However, the staining is usually reversible with a simple
flush and rinse.
Cleaning the nickel-plated copper should consist of the following:
• rinse the nickel-plated copper under warm water;
• clean the surface using the wet nonabrasive cloth and once
again rinse with clean water;
• if necessary, polish the hardened deposits (such as algae or dirt).
EK recommends the use of automotive soft nonabrasive metal
polish cremes. After you finish using other cleaning methods, give
the nickel plating a good polish with a nonabrasive metal or chrome
polish. Apply a small amount of polish to a cloth or surface of the
nickel. Wipe the entire surface of the nickel with the polish, using
small circular motions, until it looks shiny and clean. Use another
clean cloth to remove the remains of the polishing paste from the
surface. Always rinse the surface with distilled water when you are
done polishing it.
2. CLEANING ACRYLIC (PLEXI) TOPS
Please, do not use anything but warm, soapy water and a toothbrush
to clean the acrylic (plexi) water block tops and reservoir tubes.
Using aggressive chemicals will void the warranty.
Acrylic will fail prematurely if subjected to even the
smallest amounts of alcohol, acetone, or other aggressive
chemicals.
Algae or dirt deposits may be rubbed out using a soft cloth
in combination with warm, soapy water. Rinse with distilled
water after cleaning.
PREVENTIVE STEPS
Using corrosion-inhibiting coolants
such as EK-CryoFuel or
other market-proven coolants is highly recommended for any
water cooling loop, especially those with nickel-plated parts. Since
EK-CryoFuel is also a biocide, it will prevent algae growth and dirt
deposition on all wet surfaces.
The use of specially engineered coolants that contain
corrosion, scale, and biological inhibitors is mandatory to
prevent damage to your nickel-plated water cooling gear! We
are offering a selection of such products in the EK webshop,
Coolants section.
