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Title: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: tarmacblack on September 13, 2011, 01:30:14 PM: I just scored a coolmate 4 to pair up with my dynasty and I'm wondering what you guys with water cooled tigs use for coolant. I like the idea of the the miller/weldcraft approved coolant, I just don't like the idea of $30 a gallon when the cooler has a 4-gallon capacity......

Will the miller coolant mix with distilled water?

Any alternatives?

Thanks for the input guys!
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: fastcorvairs on September 13, 2011, 01:52:56 PM: Quote from: tarmacblack on September 13, 2011, 01:30:14 PM
I just scored a coolmate 4 to pair up with my dynasty and I'm wondering what you guys with water cooled tigs use for coolant. I like the idea of the the miller/weldcraft approved coolant, I just don't like the idea of $30 a gallon when the cooler has a 4-gallon capacity......

Will the miller coolant mix with distilled water?

Any alternatives?

Thanks for the input guys!

I can't help you about the cool mate. But I have run well water Thur a house type water filter for many many years with both my Miller Gold star and Lincon square wave tig. never a problem.
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: gap351 on January 28, 2013, 09:20:49 PM: i think it dose dilute ,tyred anty freeze but i had to change more offten it went slimy and shit the miller stuff works real good but there are others out there
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: fabr on January 29, 2013, 06:08:03 AM: Straight water is all you need. Run it for............................................................well, forever with no issues ever. I never have below freezing temps in the shop.
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: gap351 on January 29, 2013, 10:32:53 AM: straight waters not so good for some bit in side your coolmate
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: WelderPat on January 29, 2013, 10:35:52 AM: All I have ever used is water.
But I am in Florida.
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: fabr on January 29, 2013, 11:11:26 AM: Quote from: gap351 on January 29, 2013, 10:32:53 AM
straight waters not so good for some bit in side your coolmate
Sorry ,but that is just corporate bs1. Nothing in the cooler will be harmed.
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: WelderPat on January 29, 2013, 11:58:26 AM: The machine at my house I just hook to a garden hose.
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: fabr on January 29, 2013, 12:37:19 PM: DId that for years but got tired of having to make sure drain hose was actually IN the drain. eyes Ab out 5 years ago went to cooler. Should have done so a long time earlier.
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: gap351 on January 29, 2013, 01:26:16 PM: you do need something to stop corotion in the pump or they do shit them selves
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: fabr on January 29, 2013, 02:54:32 PM: OK ,you do what you want and I'll keep the money for additives in my pocket as I want. ;D We all have different beliefs and go by those that we have found to be true from our own personal experience. Now that I've said that,my pump will take a shit tomorrow.................................. eyes ;D
Title: Re: Coolmate coolant?
Post by: WelderPat on January 29, 2013, 03:56:48 PM: Quote from: masterfabr on January 29, 2013, 02:54:32 PM
OK ,you do what you want and I'll keep the money for additives in my pocket as I want. ;D We all have different beliefs and go by those that we have found to be true from our own personal experience. Now that I've said that,my pump will take a shit tomorrow.................................. eyes ;D

Lol