[Amps] water cooled...

[David Kirkby]

Barrie Smith wrote:

>As long as this subject is being beaten:
>
>There is a product sold for automobile use, where over-heating is a problem, 
>called "water wetter".
>
>Instructions say that it will improve the heat-transfer of the water-coolant 
>to the block/radiator.
>
>Some time ago I tried the product in a big engine I had installed in a small 
>car.  Can't say that it made any difference in my case, but it was supposed 
>to, at least according to the manufacturer.
>
>Anyone have a clue as to what this stuff is, or does?
>
>Barrie, W7ALW 
>
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Does a detergent not wet water more, by reducing surface tension? Not 
that I think it makes the slightest difference, but then some people by 
magnets to put on their fues lines to give them 20% better fuel economy. 
I would argue it lowers their economy by 0.00001%, as the car now weighs 
more!


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