Cooling System - An Idea

[StevieC]

So I was thinking about using a coolant system filter after reading another thread. as shown below to filter my coolant through a screen. I would get one of these things that is bigger and fits the full side radiator hose and use it. Then I thought what about if I ran an electrical charge on the stainless steel mesh screen to help attract deposits from the cooling system onto the mesh rather than into the radiator and other surface.

Do you think it would work?

 

[JHZR2]

Not sure Id want a charge on a system that may have some conductivity and which may induce further corrosion. Also shunt currents could be an issue Id guess.

 

[Craig750]

Do a search on sacrificial anodes. They use them in water heaters. Not sure if it is an issue in an automotive cooling system.

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted By: Craig750
Do a search on sacrificial anodes. They use them in water heaters. Not sure if it is an issue in an automotive cooling system.
That's what I was thinking...

 

[Corvette Owner]

Definately not ! Without a lot of research you could be:

1) increasing corrosion.

2) affecting sensor readings.

 

[Papa Bear]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
So I was thinking about using a coolant system filter after reading another thread. as shown below to filter my coolant through a screen. I would get one of these things that is bigger and fits the full side radiator hose and use it. Then I thought what about if I ran an electrical charge on the stainless steel mesh screen to help attract deposits from the cooling system onto the mesh rather than into the radiator and other surface.

Do you think it would work?



What is in my cooling system that needs to be filtered out?
You think I'm mixing cement in there or something?

 

[StevieC]

Corrosive deposits that break free and float around. bits of rust.

 

[Papa Bear]

My '51 Ford cast iron flathead produced some rust but I haven't had "corrosion" problems in any vehicle in the last half century.

Maybe you need a simple drain and fill if you are experiencing free floating rust and corrosive deposits.

 

[brianl703]

It seems to me that a sacrificial anode would be pretty useless if the coolant's anti-corrosive properties are any good. If they aren't, then it needs to be changed.

 

[40Deluxe]

+1.Regular coolant system service every three years should keep in good shape

 

[Bill in Utah]

I'm missing something.

WHY would you want a screen in coolant?

In the decades of vehicle ownership other than one single hose that burst, never had any other problems.

There is another thread about someone "needed" a filter? Must have missed that one (thankfully)

I'm really starting to worry what people am I hanging out with....

 

[Steve S]

If you want a coolant filter just buy a proper coolant filter!!! Some of the semis I worked on had them.



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[StevieC]

Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
My '51 Ford cast iron flathead produced some rust but I haven't had "corrosion" problems in any vehicle in the last half century.

Maybe you need a simple drain and fill if you are experiencing free floating rust and corrosive deposits.

Not experiencing it myself, have seen it in engines I have torn down.

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
I'm missing something.

WHY would you want a screen in coolant?

In the decades of vehicle ownership other than one single hose that burst, never had any other problems.

There is another thread about someone "needed" a filter? Must have missed that one (thankfully)

I'm really starting to worry what people am I hanging out with....

It's because we are "Extra" and need insane amounts of protection to help us sleep well at night!

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
It's because we are "Extra" and need insane amounts of protection to help us sleep well at night!

Sadly I think some of us NEED something else to help us sleep at nights. But I don't have my MD or PHD yet and they are the only people legal to "help"...

 

[StevieC]

 

[440Magnum]

Charging anything in the cooling system electrically would be a recipe for disaster. Something would corrode EXTREMELY fast.

IMO, there's no need to filter coolant anyway. It would take a big chunk to plug a passage, and fine dust doesn't hurt anything because there are no bearings. The water pump seal can tolerate dust, too.

 

[CourierDriver]

Work on curring dreaded diseases, its a thought.

 

[djb]

What happens when the screen clogs? You've gone from a minor problem that at worst clogs a few radiator tubes to an engine overheat.

You might try an electrically insulated screen in the path to the heater core. Although adding yet another metal to the mix will likely increase corrosion elsewhere or hose reinforcing fiber failure.

 

[rslifkin]

That's why you put the filter in the heater lines. If it fills up before you clean or replace the filter, you just lose cabin heat, but the engine won't run hot.