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the tube is very difficult to squeeze onto the noozle

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imported_LandShark

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i have PVC tubing, and it is very difficult to squeeze onto the nozzles.
if i install the blocks first, i wont be able to get the tubing fitted without damaging the mobo.

my current plan is to measure the length, then cut and install the tubing to the blocks, then install the blocks to the mobo

what you guys think?
 
explain.

what block
what tubing
what diameter

i think your very lost my friend, and thats not something good in watercooling.
 
koolance all 3/8 ID boozles, tubing is 3/8 ID also

all blocks are koolance's

after i squeezed the tubing onto the noozles, it fits very tight and secure.

maybe i shall use some distilled water to lube the tubes?
 
An old chem lab trick for putting Tygon or PVC tubing on glass condensers or plastic and metal fittings is to put a couple of drops of isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) with your finger on the barbs. Isopropanol will not harm the tubing.
 
Originally posted by: MadScientist
An old chem lab trick for putting Tygon or PVC tubing on glass condensers or plastic and metal fittings is to put a couple of drops of isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) with your finger on the barbs. Isopropanol will not harm the tubing.
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would it evaporate though? because with the ridges in the fitting its going to have the segments where the alcohol would get traped, so it just stays there, lubricated when you'd want the tubing to cling instead.
 
Tight tubing on my aquarium plumbing was solved by putting the ends in boiling water to soften.

It shrinks back for a tight fit.
 
Originally posted by: MadScientist
An old chem lab trick for putting Tygon or PVC tubing on glass condensers or plastic and metal fittings is to put a couple of drops of isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) with your finger on the barbs. Isopropanol will not harm the tubing.
Click to expand...

better trick.

get a cup of near boiling water.

Basically boil some water and let it sit out for about 5 min.

Put hot water in some form of thermos.

Sit tubing in hot water for 10-15sec.

Tubing becomes very soft and should "slip" right over the barbs.


Soltuion solved.


You should read my sticky linked at the bottom. Seems like your very new to h2o, and its not a good thing to go in with half information.


i have a fear of alcohol + anything pvc or rubber. :X
 
Originally posted by: LandShark
thanks for the replies guys. my system is now running.

the water temp is around 37C, but Core Temp reading is 15C higher
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that doesnt sound right....

what is your ambients? 30C?
 
28C ambients.

coolant temp 37C?

this is on idle? or full load?

mah..


Well, either way, its bad. :\
 
Originally posted by: Calculator83
Originally posted by: MadScientist
An old chem lab trick for putting Tygon or PVC tubing on glass condensers or plastic and metal fittings is to put a couple of drops of isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) with your finger on the barbs. Isopropanol will not harm the tubing.
Click to expand...

would it evaporate though? because with the ridges in the fitting its going to have the segments where the alcohol would get traped, so it just stays there, lubricated when you'd want the tubing to cling instead.
Click to expand...
Use 91% isopropanol found in most drug stores and Walmart, it will evaporate off. Try it, after a few minutes, you will have a super tight fit. Isopropanol will not degrade Tygon, PVC, or rubber. I also use it on my lab butyl rubber vacuum hoses and fittings.

 
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