I am running a Miller Radiator-1 cooler with a 20 series torch. The guy that I bought the welder has been using automotive antifreeze since the machine was new back in the '80s... and I doubt it has ever been flushed or the coolant changed...
I would like to completely flush the system and refill using a better coolant. I'm not having any problems, but I'm kinda anal about taking care of my expensive equipment.
What is the correct procedure for cleaning out the system? I'm a little concerned about flushing it with an automotive type radiator flush... I have used a 50-50 mix of distilled water and white vinegar in my ATV, but I don't know if that is OK in a welding system, either.
Would simply draining the system and refilling be adequate, or do I need to do something more?
Thanks... -Bear
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Bear,
If it were me I'd disconnect the return (blue on SuperFlex) hose and place the end of it in a bucket of tap water and get a LH hose end fitting from your local welding store and a short piece of hose and run it into an empty bucket. If you run the pump on the cooler until it runs clear water and a little extra for good measure you should be fine.
Blow the water out of your torch with a little pressure and refill with your coolant of choice and you're golden.
That's how I'd do it.
Len
If it were me I'd disconnect the return (blue on SuperFlex) hose and place the end of it in a bucket of tap water and get a LH hose end fitting from your local welding store and a short piece of hose and run it into an empty bucket. If you run the pump on the cooler until it runs clear water and a little extra for good measure you should be fine.
Blow the water out of your torch with a little pressure and refill with your coolant of choice and you're golden.
That's how I'd do it.
Len
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Thanks, Len...
I guess that would be adequate as long as the replacement coolant is also an ethylene glycol based coolant... I know from experience that going from an ethylene glycol to a propylene glycol coolant requires a flush to remove all traces of the ethylene glycol... (which is why I flushed the system on my ATV with the vinegar mix).
Thanks again... -Bear
I guess that would be adequate as long as the replacement coolant is also an ethylene glycol based coolant... I know from experience that going from an ethylene glycol to a propylene glycol coolant requires a flush to remove all traces of the ethylene glycol... (which is why I flushed the system on my ATV with the vinegar mix).
Thanks again... -Bear