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Old 12-14-2015, 10:11 AM   #7093 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Bela View Post
The tubing will depend on the fluid but I am planning on using nylon or silicon. I am thinking about using a standard mix of water and car anti-freeze. It gets cold here, occasionally well below 0F, so freezing is definitely a concern.

Unfortunately the controller isn't installed yet so I really can't say if the water cooling works.
I have been told by mechanically-minded people that water/glycol is the best mix for cooling.

Putting water near electronics makes no sense to me ... do you think mineral oil, similar to the type used for the fish-tank type PCs, would harm the pump or the seals?
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