View Full Version : Anyone use Water Wetter?
AWDTURBO
09-03-2009, 03:00 PM
http://www.ecstuning.com/product_library/25863/300/Water%20Wetter%20-%2012oz.jpg
WaterWetter® is a unique wetting agent for cooling systems which reduces coolant temperatures by as much as 30ºF. This liquid product can be used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines, which provides much better heat transfer properties than glycol-based antifreeze. Or it can be added to new or used antifreeze to improve the heat transfer of ethylene and propylene glycol systems. Designed for modern aluminum, cast iron, copper, brass and bronze systems.
Anyone?
I've used Water Wetter in the past on my track and autocross cars, and can attest it was a good product. I easily saw a 10-15 degree reduction in engine temps.
It was a bit exclusive then... Today water emulsifiers are pretty common under a bunch of names, so I don't think it stands out in the crowd like it once did.
Gonna track my Audi tomorrow and seeing this makes me think I should go buy some tonight...
Thanks!
Vince
AWDTURBO
09-03-2009, 04:54 PM
i want to get some just so my engine wont be as hot.
Anything to make my little 2L happy
Kolyan2k
09-03-2009, 05:00 PM
usually manufactures dont recommend oil, coolant, or any other additives
AWDTURBO
09-03-2009, 05:08 PM
This is why i am asking before i do ass anything.
The science behind it is simple and solid, so possible damage is a non-issue. What i would wonder is that since it has become a widely accepted product on the market in the last ten years, is there a chance it is now already included within some modern antifreeze? Again, my last use of it was many years ago, so the coolant market bares looking into just to cover that base and not waist money on WW if it is no longer needed.
V
Quattro
09-03-2009, 07:34 PM
interesting, subscribing! one time usage shouldnt damage anything?
CONTROL TWO
09-03-2009, 07:39 PM
one time usage shouldnt damage anything?
just like that ONE time you had sex without a condom and a little you popped up 9 months later? [o_o]
lol jk [>_<]
Quattro
09-03-2009, 07:41 PM
just like that ONE time you had sex without a condom and a little you popped up 9 months later? [o_o]
lol jk [>_<]
LMAO!!!! good one
interesting, subscribing! one time usage shouldnt damage anything?
Nope not at all. It simply acts to reduce the surface tension of water. As the water touches the cylinder sleeves, it boils from the heat, but because the system is pressurized the bubbles are reabsorbed almost instantly. However these bubbles can be large, and tend to hold water away from the cylinder sleeve almost like a insulator. WW simply reduces the size of those bubbles, allowing the water to get closer and wick away heat better.
Better heat transfer from the cylinders is always a good thing.
Vince
BTW, I also recommend you never use tap water in your cooling system. I have gallons of denatured on the shelf just for my cooling system. (Prevents scaling)
Kolyan2k
09-04-2009, 12:31 AM
Nope not at all. It simply acts to reduce the surface tension of water. As the water touches the cylinder sleeves, it boils from the heat, but because the system is pressurized the bubbles are reabsorbed almost instantly. However these bubbles can be large, and tend to hold water away from the cylinder sleeve almost like a insulator. WW simply reduces the size of those bubbles, allowing the water to get closer and wick away heat better.
Better heat transfer from the cylinders is always a good thing.
Vince
BTW, I also recommend you never use tap water in your cooling system. I have gallons of denatured on the shelf just for my cooling system. (Prevents scaling)
distilled water is a must for cooling systems (and its dirt cheap).
distilled water is a must for cooling systems (and its dirt cheap).
Thanks for the correction Kolyan2k....... Looks like I had a senior moment as I typed...[rolleyes]
peace
Vince