| PROBLEM |
CAUSE |
SOLUTION & PREVENTION |
| Foul Odors/smells, "Monday Morning odor &
Rotten Egg Smell" |
Bacterial Growth |
Solution: Add NuGenTec BUG-KILL to sump at
1 oz per every 5 gallons in sump.
Prevention: Begin recirculation coolant.
A "rotten egg" smell is caused by anaerobic bacteria which create a sulfur
smelling odor. Air (oxygen) will help prevent this,
recirculating the tank after sitting idle alone can go a long way to reduce
the odor. This usually occurs in summer conditions after a sump has
been sitting idle for extend periods of time and a layer of tramp oil has
covered the surface, effectively sealing the coolant from air. |
| Slime or slimy films on top of tank or walls |
Fungal/mold/algae growth |
Solution: Add NuGenTec BUG-KILL to sump at
1 to 2 oz per every 5 gallons in sump.
Prevention: keep up on
coolant management. |
| Tramp oil floating on coolant in sump |
Excessive Hydraulic oils or WAY oils leaking
into sump |
Solution: Remove oil.
Prevention: Skimmers, Wet-Vacs,
Filtration, Coolant purifiers/re-conditioners and fix any leaks that may be
present. |
| Separation of coolant / Splitting / creaming
out |
Improper mixing
bacteria
pH Drop
|
Re-mix coolant
add biocide
Add more coolant (check concentration 1st) |
| RUST/Corrosion |
Improper concentration |
Add coolant to correct. |
