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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Ripstop on October 29, 2016, 03:40:26 pm

Title: Strange things in my water bottle!
Post by: Ripstop on October 29, 2016, 03:40:26 pm
I was just topping up my coolant after having a water pump change (another story) and found these floating in my water bottle. They look genuine but I have no idea what they are. They appear to have some crystals in them so I can only imagine they are some sort of water softener. But that just sounds ridiculous  :grin:

Any ideas?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fp497%2Fripstop555%2FIMG_3078_zpsplqzkboq.jpg&hash=1abfe36d4377170fb6724cc284733f1d37c4a6ff)
Title: Re: Strange things in my water bottle!
Post by: Prewy on October 29, 2016, 04:39:25 pm
They look like Polyphosthate filters to me, used for de ironing water (De_ionized). In turn eliminates lime scale and other contaminants.
My guess anyway, until somebody else agrees or disagrees! :happy2:
Title: Re: Strange things in my water bottle!
Post by: Degudodger on October 29, 2016, 05:25:33 pm
Agree  :smiley:
Title: Re: Strange things in my water bottle!
Post by: MPS on October 29, 2016, 09:00:56 pm
Makes sense, keep them in to help keep your jets clear.
Title: Re: Strange things in my water bottle!
Post by: Ripstop on October 29, 2016, 09:15:55 pm
So the next question is why 2 and should I buy new ones? Yes paranoia for a 9 year old car  :smiley:

I am thinking its precautionary and that's why you can add straight tap water. I will pop them back in.
Title: Re: Strange things in my water bottle!
Post by: slix on October 29, 2016, 10:03:05 pm
Quote from: Ripstop on October 29, 2016, 09:15:55 pm
So the next question is why 2 and should I buy new ones? Yes paranoia for a 9 year old car  :smiley:

I am thinking its precautionary and that's why you can add straight tap water. I will pop them back in.

They might be pretty shot by now anyway.  Could get more or just use deionised water as dirt cheap.
Title: Re: Strange things in my water bottle!
Post by: Flyingscotsman on October 30, 2016, 09:24:54 am
The VW G13 oem coolant comes in a ready diluted form, so doesn't need mixing. If using another coolant I would recommend using de-ionised water if you are diluting it.