You would get an algae growth in the water. You could change the water on a regular basis, put in some algaecide. Or, buy the coolant for a LWS. I bought mine because it will freeze here. It was $20 / gal.
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You would get an algae growth in the water. You could change the water on a regular basis, put in some algaecide. Or, buy the coolant for a LWS. I bought mine because it will freeze here. It was $20 / gal.
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ahh jk ..... if distilled water will do everything that the welding coolant will do except keep it from freezing then ill prob just do that either that or if i get a job that pays a little bit then ill buy some coolant i know i dont have 5 grand tide up into my setup but if it will make everything (cooler and tig torch and lines) last longer and perform better then i dont mind springin for the welding coolant. thanx to all for the advice and insight.
Last edited by jdt1986; 07-04-2011 at 03:08 AM.
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Don't use automotive anti-freeze. It contains additives that you don't want in your TIG torch. As a last resort, you may be able to use RV anti-freeze.
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