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Upon cleaning is it necessary to flush the water blocks in water and rinse them
with distilled water. After rinsing we recommend soaking the water blocks in
paper towels until completely dry. It is nearly impossible to avoid the naturally
occurring copper tarnishing (oxidation) as the oxidation will reoccur the mo-
ment the copper is cleaned of the all oxides.
2. Cleaning nickel plated copper:
When cleaning nickel plated copper it is
forbidden to use any aggressive chemicals (neither vinegar) or rough materi-
als as you may damage the plating and thus void the warranty. Please note
also that due to presence of dye additives and other chemicals the nickel layer
may also become discolored/stained over time period. However the staining
is normally reversible by simple flush and rinse. Cleaning the nickel plated cop-
per should consists of these steps:
- flush the nickel plated copper under warm water
- clean the surface using wet non-abrasive cloth and rinse with clean water
- polish the hardened deposits (such as algae or dirt) from the nickel plated
copper if necessary.
EK recommends the use of automotive soft, non-abrasive metal polish
cremes. After you finish using other cleaning methods, give the nickel plat-
ing a good polish with a non-abrasive metal or chrome polish. Apply a small
amount of polish to a cloth or to the 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 polish-
ing paste from the surface. Always rinse with distilled water after you are done
with polishing.
3. Cleaning acrylic (plexi) glass tops:
Acrylic will fail prematurely if subject-
ed to even small amounts of alcohol, acetone or other aggressive chemicals.
Please do not use anything but warm, soapy water and a toothbrush to clean
the acrylic (plexi) glass water block tops and reservoir tubes. Using aggres-
sive chemicals will surely void your warranty!
Algae- or dirt deposits may be rubbed out using soft cloth in com-
bination with warm, soapy water. Rinse with distilled water after
cleaning.
4. Cleaning POM (acetal) tops:
POM (polyoxymethylene) or Acetal can
withstand chemicals such as alcohol or acetone but EK recommend to use
these very sparingly as the drying chemicals will surely leave some residue.
Usually the POM can be cleaned easily just be the use of soft cloth and
warm, soapy water - without the use of any chemicals. Rinse with distilled
water after cleaning.
PREVENTIVE STEPS:
1. Using corrosion inhibiting coolant
(such as EK-Ekoolant or other
market proven coolant) is highly recommended for any water cooling loops.
Since EK-Ekoolant is also a surfactant is will prevent algae growth and dirt
deposition on all wettered surface.
2. Refrain from using
Copper Sulphate based additives in your loop in order
to prevent tarnishing on your water cooling gear internals!
