Dark Screw Cutting Oil in a Flood Coolant System

[Flyinfool]

I just had a wild thought. I know, I know, It is always dangerous when I have a thought.......
I was working on my Aquariums over the weekend and was wondering if it would work to use a UV Aquarium filter and/or a protein skimmer to control bacteria growth in the coolant tank. I seem to get the impression that the coolant goes rancid from stuff growing in it, long before it is "worn out".

EDIT: I found this link with some info.

Controlling Coolant Bacteria and Fungus

 

[Ianagos]

I just had a wild thought. I know, I know, It is always dangerous when I have a thought.......
I was working on my Aquariums over the weekend and was wondering if it would work to use a UV Aquarium filter and/or a protein skimmer to control bacteria growth in the coolant tank. I seem to get the impression that the coolant goes rancid from stuff growing in it, long before it is "worn out".

EDIT: I found this link with some info.

Controlling Coolant Bacteria and Fungus

I don’t believe that to be the case with good coolant. A lot of guys buy some cheap stuff and it goes rancid quick. If you keep your coolant clean it works well. I rarely even skim tramp oil and I’ve gotten 3 years and the coolant is still good but it’s starting to get worn out. That’s in a vmc that has cut a few thousand pounds of aluminum and steel in that time. But sometimes it will sit for 2-3 months.

 

[Papa Charlie]

I think it is time to take a break from Googling this when I end up here, and seriously considering it:

Amazon.com : Snappy Pure Peanut Oil, 1 Gallon, 4 Pack : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Amazon.com : Snappy Pure Peanut Oil, 1 Gallon, 4 Pack : Grocery & Gourmet Food

www.amazon.com

Benefits: non-sulfurized, non-chlorinated, no health hazards, economical. Risks: may not age so well, unconventional (even laughable) choice, more of a fire hazard.

Seriously, though, the peanut oil is the current front runner.

Peanut oil starts smoking at 446°F.

Palm oil also comes up in my Google searches.

Definitely get this one!

What ever you do get, you may have to modify the return screens to prevent a backup if the viscosity is much greater than traditional CF. Just something to keep in mind.