Flushing and storing a radiator

[mikesnail]

Hey All,

I am gradually getting various bits and pieces together in order to setup a watercooling loop. As I will be getting it piece by piece ( in order to spread the cost ), I figure I may as well flush and clean the components as I get them to save the hassle of doing them all together later.

My concern is, if I flush the radiator to get rid of all the bits left over from the manufacturing process will the piping begin to corrode/rust if I then leave it for a month or two with no water running through it?

Thanks
Mike.

 

[Tsumi]

No, it should not corrode/rust. If anything, water running through it is more likely to corrode/rust it than air.