rad and coolant, water wetter (Redline product)

[Wen Yen Chan]

I've been told that the 'water wetter' product increases cooling
efficiency by allowing the user dump water (no antifreeze) into the
cooling system. The product is supposed to be a corrosion inhibiter which
keeps the engine happy when almost pure water is used. Because pure water
has a higher thermal capacity and a lower viscosity than ethylene glycol
it is more efficient at transfering the heat out of the engine. 

On Fri, 24 Oct 1997, dzorde wrote:

> Yes, and if you want it real cheap, go to your local hardware, nursery, etc.
> commonly used for gardening and plants to improve the water retaining
> properties of the soil.  Add about one teaspoon to a standard size cooling
> system.  Additional advantage is that it will soften up the water.  As far
> as I know it only comes in a liquid format, but in case it also comes in dry
> format, don't use it, it may clogg the cooling system, use the liquid form.
> 
> Dan     dzorde at geocities.com 
> >
> >So while we're om the cooling thread I thought I'd ask if anybody out 
> >there has ever heard of a product called 'water wetter'.  Supposedly this 
> >products inproves the cooling efficiency of any automotive system.  I 
> >appologize if this item has already come up and been discussed.
> >
> >thanks to all 
> >jw
> >
> 
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