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What kind of fittings do I need for water cooling?
The most common sizes are 1/2 inch (13 mm) and 5/8 inch (16 mm). As for HD compression fittings, it’s a similar setup to the barb compression counterparts, but these are designed for use with hard tubing. There are two o-rings: one in the base and another in the locking collar.
What is PC tubing?
Hard tubing or “Hardline” tubing refers to a rigid plexi, fiber, PETG or metal tubing that can be bent and shaped using heat and tools. The result is a clean, effective and unique PC cooling system that is sure to attract attention.
How thick are AIO tubes?
It is 27 mm thick, requiring a clearance of 55 mm with the fans installed in order to fit inside a system. Size aside, the radiator is the typical dual-pass cross-flow design with tiny fins soldered on thin oblong tubes, as the vast majority of AIO cooler radiators are.
What type of tubing is used for water cooling?
The most common hard tubes for liquid cooling are acrylic (plexiglass) or PETG (polyethylene terephthalate). They are cheap, easy to come by, and can be shaped and bent in every household.
What size is AIO tubing?
As I said, the AIOs generally have a 5mm internal diameter, so a 7.2mm fitting (I think it has 5mm of internal diameter as well) is a good size for a 5X10X2. 5 tubing. Once you connect the tubing, you have to cut them off.
How thick is an AIO cooler?
27-45mm
AIO’s typically range in thickness from 27-45mm. The thicker and longer your rad, the more potential cooling capacity it will have.
What temperature does acrylic tube soften?
When you heat acrylic to 160 degrees Celsius, it becomes soft and bends easily.
What r1 8 thread?
| British Pipe Thread ( Whitworth Form) — Taper (BSPT) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thread Designation BSPT | Nominal Size BSPT | Minor Diameter Male Thd. d3 |
| R 1/8 | 1/8″ | 8.566 |
| R 1/4 | 1/4″ | 11.445 |
| R 3/8 | 3/8″ | 14.950 |
Is hardline cooling better?
There’s no real “correct” choice, and neither offers better cooling performance. It’s all down to whether you wish to save some cash, time, and simply get the PC up and running.
What is PETG tubing?
PETG tubing PETG is the perfect solution for those who want that sexy hard loop look without the hassle of working with a material that’s hard to bend. It’s an easy plastic to bend and with the right tools such as our RFB finishing bets, benders, and cutters, PETG is the easiest solution to a hard line loop.
Can I twist AIO tubes?
Typically you can bend the tubes as far as you want as long as it doesn’t feel like too much pressure, since theyre reinforced as much as possible to not kink.
What size water cooling fittings do I need for my PC?
Getting started with PC water cooling fittings ID OD 3/8-inch 10 mm 1/2 inch 13 mm 3/8-inch 10 mm 5/8 inch 16 mm 7/16-inch 12 mm 5/8 inch 16 mm 1/2-inch 13 mm 3/4 inch 19 mm
What size tubing do I need for a water cooler?
Same as for the soft tubing and other water cooling components, you cannot pick up just any random hard tubes from the flea market. The tubes you use must exactly match 12 or 16mm outer diameter (or the diameter set by the fitting you bought), because if leaks can occur, your components may be harmed.
How to choose the right liquid cooling tube for your computer?
Low-grade cheap tubing can lose its transparency in a matter of days and it often becomes yellow. Liquid cooling tubes need to be soft enough to allow tight bends inside of the computer case and hard enough to withstand collapsing – kinking. Soft tubing with thicker walls like the 10/16 will be more resistant to kinks under tight bends.
What type of cooling tube fittings do I Need?
Fittings for hard tubing can be simple push-in (HD fitting) type. The HD fitting has two o-rings on the inside – you just have to push the tube into the fitting and airtight seal is made. Same as for the soft tubing and other water cooling components, you cannot pick up just any random hard tubes from the flea market.