What type of Tygon tubing should I get for water cooling?

[WalkingDead]

Juct checked MacMaster and there're 6 pages have Tygon tubing. I think the most popular type for water cooling is the Tygon R-3606 chemical tubing. Any other recommandations? and if there any other place that sells Tygon tubings cheaper than McMaster (I don't want to pay CA tax also)?

 

[mamisano]

I used Masterkleer General Purpose Clear PVC Tubing at $0.57/ft (1/2"x3/4"). Worked just as well as the Tygon I used (EXPENSIVE) in a previous project. The Masterkleer is on page 82 of the catalog - HERE.

 

[TheFishingGeek]

Very timely question, as I was just over checking out the pricing of tubing at Danger Den and, while they're probably very competitive as far as computer hobbyists sites go (and, better yet, they are fellow Oregonians), I'm pretty used to finding better prices at non-hobbyist shops on things. I was pondering whether food service-grade tubing would be good enough, and based on what I saw in those spec sheets linked above it seems like it should be great.

 

[mEarles]

i love the soft silicone rubber tubing from mcmaster.com ($.70 per foot)

 

[WalkingDead]

There're few things the Tygon has over the silicone tubings like it will stay clear and won't harden over times.

 

[mEarles]

but is it as flexible?