Is purified water from Tesco, Big C etc. Good to put in the coolant tank?

[brianthainess]

16 hours ago, Lancashirelad said:

On the other hand, I've never seen a top hose connection glued on, they are part of the tank moulding.

 

Example: Aluminium radiator with plastic tanks.

Here is the answer; My after market one was made in China  I also have seen electrical connections on a cheap electric bike i have from China, crimped and hot glued ????

[canthai55]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Ha, try buying a modern vehicle without plastic tanks and aluminium core.

Did you read my post above - how aluminum/plastic has been the norm since the 90's ?

Thought so ...

[Lancashirelad]

7 hours ago, brianthainess said:

And a lot lighter.

 

 

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Cars, trucks have had aluminum radiators with plastic top and bottom tanks for years. Since the 90's it has dominated the market, due to its being cheaper to produce,

I didn't say that (although its correct) Canthai55 did, but you have attributed the post to me.

[Lancashirelad]

19 hours ago, canthai55 said:

Copper is a much better heat conductor than aluminum

all info in the link

"The brass and copper radiator is by far the best at dissipating heat and has very few problems, less for the occasional leaky solder joint. Should this happen, the leak can be easily repaired."

That's true, but it's rare to see a coppper cored rad these day. I have one on my 1963 Land Rover.

[Kwasaki]

This is getting silly times have changed Ali rads from are China so cheap.