[DeTomaso] alum heads on the street

[forestg at att.net]

Are we sure that it is distilled water that is bad and not deionized water. When we installed a 1500 HP VFD that was water cooled they specifically said to use distilled water and to avoid deionized water.
Just mumbling again.
Forest
-------------- Original message from JDeRyke at aol.com: -------------- 


> In a message dated 8/5/08 10:38:33 AM, dyogi at honolulu.gov writes: 
> 
> > Distilled water is the worse thing that you can use according to the > manufacturer of No-Rosion products.  The distilling process strips minerals 
> and 
> > Ions from the water.  When antifreeze and other anti corrosion additives are 
> > introduced to this water, the water strips the chemicals from the additives in 
> > an attempt to balance itself thereby wearing down the additive from the very 
> > start.  If you have bad water, the best to use is softened water, otherwise 
> > tap water with an anti corrosive additive is best.  See the FAQ page at:  > www.norosion.com for interesting information on cooling systems and 
> preservation. 
> > 
> Absolutely correct- D.I water is as acid as Coca Cola. For a graphic demonstration, take some distilled water and put a scrap piece of aluminum in 
> it. 
> You'll likely see hydrogen bubbles coming off and the part will be severely 
> corroded overnight! For a crude comparison test, you can do the same with your 
> local tap water, and with soft water. It doesn't take long to figure out whats 
> the best deal. FWIW- J Deryke 
> 
> 
> ************** 
> Looking for a car that's sporty, fun 
> and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. 
> 
> (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 
> ) 
> _______________________________________________ 
> 
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA 
> 
> Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/ 
> 
> DeTomaso mailing list 
> DeTomaso at list.realbig.com 
> http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso