Watercooling clean-up

[jw2k_fr]

I have had my first watercooling setup running now for a little over a year, without any real problems. However, the loop slowly went cloudy over the first six months or so. I am guessing this is down to not having put enough additive in during the build.

I have a DD TDX and chipset block, Thermochill PA-120.3 driven by an Aquaextreme 50z 12v DC pump. DD cylindrical reservoir

The cloudiness is a real concern to me as it implies that either something is corroding, or I have some other kind of build-up in the system, none of which can be good. I bought all the components used here on [H] and so cannot attest to how they may have been used before I had them. The system has not needed topping up in 6 months.

What is most likely to be the cause of the cloudiness?

If I break the system down how would you recommend cleaning things out? Fill the loop with vinegar and run it for 48 hours?

Any help appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[Rychen]

maybe some CLR might do the job??
anyone care to chime in on that?

 

[Rychen]

this also might be helpful http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1266268
good luck

 

[Nick_Leo]

Id say redo the loop, I think tubing just naturally gets cloudy overtime because mines fine for a few months now the thiner walled tubing is starting to cloud while the thicker is find.