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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!
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.
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 specifically engineered coolants that contain
corrosion, scale, and biological inhibitors is mandatory to prevent
damage to your nickel-plated water cooling gear! EK is offering
a selection of such products in the webshop’s Coolants section.
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