EK T-splitter potentional issue.

[zfast4y0u]

hello, i just bought from EK T-splitter that i wanted to add to my luube and inside of it i noticed some strange discoloration on metal. is this some kind of rust and should it be concerned if i add it to luube? i dont wanna get corosion :/

here are pics

 

[1LiquidPC]

Is the block painted black in color? It's likely overspray from the painting process speckled on the brass.

 

[zfast4y0u]

well you can see housing is black, when i took pics i didnt catch up the part of inside that is sprayed black (roof part of last image) seams like when they sprayed it they left inside part mostly without color layer -.-

 

[1LiquidPC]

Shouldn't be a big deal I would think. If you aren't mixing in aluminum and have algae prevention, should be fine. Looks like a QC issue on EK's part in the case of your fitting.

 

[zfast4y0u]

well i have mayhem's x1 blood red luube with ek rads,fittings,blocks. that thing has corrosion prevention in its self. still im not sure what should i do ^^ if this non sprayed part of housing wont corrode that would be great. not sure if this thing kills algae

 

[1LiquidPC]

The inside of the fitting is the bare brass, which is the fittings themselves are all made made off. The outsides are painted, nickel plated, ect. Also, radiator tanks is commonly brass as well in custom WC equipment. Your coolant does prevent algae and corrosion with the additives contained in the mix.

 

[zfast4y0u]

so inside of rad look exaclly same as this fitting in my case and no need to worry? black paint inside is just cosmetics?

 

[1LiquidPC]

Should be fine. The black paint overspray is an EK quality control issue, but it shouldn't really be a big concern, at least regarding corrosion, ect. That said, was this bought from an authorized dealer or EK themselves?

 

[zfast4y0u]

i picked it up from caseking.de website, they are pretty big i think and send stuff across europe.

 

[1LiquidPC]

OK. Just wanted to check. You should be fine with additives in coolant, just be sure to change it time to time, regular maintenance, ect. It's the off-brand cheapo Ebay watercooling parts are generally ones to avoid.

 

[zfast4y0u]

yes i will do it in about 6 months or so, but i will go with mayhem clear, no color, just anti rust and algae stuff.