EK quantum torque micro 90 degree issues

[Jamin280672]

Is it just me or has anyone else experienced and issues with these fittings ?

In total I've brought 4, and they're really not cheap, so far out of the 4, I've only had 1 that haven't failed in some way......yet !!!, whilst connecting the first one the Alan key joint snapped off and fell inside the fitting, leaving shards of metal to fall into my water block, I couldn't get the fitting back out and had to dremmel it in half to be able to remove it from my water block, I then had to strip my water block down to remove all the shards of metal that fell through which turned out to be the 4 little posts that connect the top Alan key to the bottom thread, I wasn't even doing it up that tight, just pinching it up.

The next 2 just leaked like a tap from the same place (the Alan key joint)

I'm using 1 now but closely monitoring it for leaks as I'm starting to rapidly lose trust in these fittings.

Dodgy EK fittings

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[Jamin280672]

Look into Barrow if you need micro 90s. About 18.5mm height.

Thanks, just ordered a load along with a drain valve which I could do with.

 

[Jamin280672]

Barrow fittings came today, and whilst removing the EK micro fitting, the same thing happened again, I won't ever be buying these again, in with the dremmel again.

Yet another one, that's 4 gone, don't waste your money

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[Jamin280672]

Agreed those are solid . Got a couple myself, problem is they don't work with some 16/10 and 13/10 fittings.

Ooops, I'm using 13/10 compression fittings with soft tubing.

The barrow ones are great, very small and solid, could do with a couple of rotary fittings for a couple of them though.

 

[Jamin280672]

The best low profile fittings I've used are Koolance "Swivelling Elbow" ones. They can be a bit fidgety with the two washers, but I've never had one fail.

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Thanks, they look like the dogs doo da's but not available in the UK, I can get them from the USA but postage is a rip.

 

[Jamin280672]

EK may be the cool kids when it comes to watercooling but unfortunately for them and those who buy them their QC is terrible. They used to make nice parts once but now its just over priced and underperforming rubbish

Yeah....im starting to see that myself now, these Barrow fittings seem pretty good, very solid, and thanks to @Parsley ive managed to source a couple of those Koolance "Swivelling Elbow" fittings which i'll stick on my water block at the weekend.

 

[Jamin280672]

Those fittings work out for you?

Yes mate, thanks, they're great, I see why you like them so much.