Flushing thermochill rads

[JAK]

Hi. Is it true that you only need to flush thermochill rads with warm water, or do most people still use vinegar? Thanks.

 

[Wshmaster0]

I used vinegar and had to rinse and repeat about 5-6 times before it was clear.

 

[phinix]

IS it just a normal procedure for any radiator? I have a swiftch, do I also need to flush it couple of times? With vinegar and hot water?

 

[Wshmaster0]

To be safe, yes. Even though thermochill rads are said to be preflushed, ive found that some of the flux is still left.

Careful when using tap water for your rinses.. make sure after you thoroughly flush the radiator to rinse it a few times with pure distilled water.

 

[Arcygenical]

I'd always flush a radiator. Not only does it remove fluxes and other materials, but it also removes the oxidized layer that forms on radiators that arn't fresh from production.

 

[JAK]

Ok. I have about 4 gallons of distilled water and some isopropyl alcohol(as suggested by the people at xtremesystems as it's less corrosive) that I will use to flush it.