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During the time I was mining, I Was setting up a water loop for my rig, but it didn't pan out, and I have some parts sitting around (Res/pump combo) with 2 x 240MM rads), they have been sitting for at least 2 years, is there a danger to using them If I want to setup WCing setup now?
 
Just make sure to clean / flush them out before using them and they should be fine.
 
If they were never wet, they may have some oxidation, but should be alright otherwise. I'd recommend running a cleaning solution or at least flushing them out just in case.

If they had gotten wet and then put into storage, heavier oxidation or corrosion is possible, and there is a potential for mold/mildew growth, depending on how quickly they dried and the humidity of the storage location. Definitely clean and flush, and it may be a good idea to disassemble your waterblocks for cleaning and to make sure they aren't clogged and any orings aren't rotten.
 
I believe they were wet at some point, though I don't have the water blocks yet, how do I clean the rads & water pump :)?
 
Digital Viper-X- said:
I believe they were wet at some point, though I don't have the water blocks yet, how do I clean the rads & water pump :)?
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The pump can be opened up and wiped clean. The rads... pour some vinegar in it, let sit 30 minutes, shake vigorously, rinse/flush with hot water, then finally flush with distilled water. Let rad dry then cap off or tape over the ports so you don't have to do that again.
 
After flushing with vinegar get a bucket half full with water, hook up the pump in an open loop -- draw from the bucket, through the pump, through the rad, back in to the bucket. Jumpstart a PSU and let it cycle for a while to make sure it's good and flushed out. If the water gets nasty dump and replace it (don't want to send crap back through).
 
Alright, thanks [H], I'll work on the pump first, I will move to the radiators right after and flush them out.
 
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