Thermaltake Closed-Loop Corrosion

[thescreensavers]

I have two of these units still in the box and noticed this corrosion on the lines, both of them have the same thing at the same location. The Waterblock connections have no corrosion.

It smells like an old/leaking alkaline battery.


I dont think this is normal but I am not really sure.

 

[aigomorla]

can u try to scratch off the white stuff?

it could be left over residue from the antifreeze / corrosion inhibitor they use in the AIO.

Normally you wouldnt see corrosion on the tubing, and typically with Alu, its greenish color and not white.

Pinch the tubing.. does it feel very inflated like you can not compress it anymore?
When corrosion happens, pressure forms inside the loop, and the tubing will be puff'd up like a balloon.

 

[thescreensavers]

If I pick at it yea it comes off, ill have to check the lines but it seems like I have to RMA them.

I wonder if this is a common problem? sucks that I'm out on having to ship these out and I haven't used them bleh

 

[dma0991]

I don't think that is corrosion. It should be more like what aigomorla said, a powdery residue from the coolant.

 

[thescreensavers]

I don't think that is corrosion. It should be more like what aigomorla said, a powdery residue from the coolant.

How did it seep outside? Its flaky and smells strongly of old alkaline batteries.

I sent Thermaltake an email they want me to RMA it.

 

[dma0991]

Probably they've filled the coolant, spilled a little and missed a spot during manufacturing QA. Its flaky because of the additives they've added to the coolant, which can be anti-rust, anti-freezing and many other substance to ensure that the coolant works without replacing. Go ahead and RMA if Thermaltake allows it. I don't think its a big issue though.

 

[thescreensavers]

Probably they've filled the coolant, spilled a little and missed a spot during manufacturing QA. Its flaky because of the additives they've added to the coolant, which can be anti-rust, anti-freezing and many other substance to ensure that the coolant works without replacing. Go ahead and RMA if Thermaltake allows it. I don't think its a big issue though.

That sounds plausible, Who ever fills the radiators needs better QA because two of them that I have, have the same issue.

I do not need them for another month so Ill just RMA to make sure what I get works.