Hard/Soft tubing recommendations for ease of use?

[Gepetto]

Almost there. I have radiators, pump/res', fittings etc but I would like to get some advice on tubing before I buy any.

I have XSPC fittings for 14/10 hard tube that I want to use on my build, and I have Bitspower compression fittings for soft tubing that my son wants to use.

I think the Bitspower fittings are for ID 10mm which seems to make the OD 13mm although I don't have any to check with.

I have seen in my endless reading that some hard tube doesn't like to bend, which would be an issue, to say the least! So, I'd like to know people's recommendations before purchasing. I will be buying a bending kit and I have the heat gun already.

Also, are there any soft tubes that people recommend? He wants clear, which is the only stipulation at the moment.

TIA.

 

[Gepetto]

Thanks @srekal34 and @Mcnumpty2323.

The reason for the 13/10 was simply because I've accumulated a bunch of them in buying up bits and pieces. I have a short piece of 13mm tubing and I can see immediately what you mean.

I'll now be on the lookout for some nice and flexible 16/10 for him, and the appropriate fittings.

 

[Gepetto]

Thanks @Gavster. Makes sense to use XSPC tubing with their fittings.

@Jay85 that block looks amazing. I'm now trying to think of new ways to run the piping!

 

[Gepetto]

just used some aquapower 13/10 EPDM black soft tubing and it was a pleasure to install. makes the whole system look a little like an AIO but I kind of like that.

Thanks @MikeTimbers I'll have a look. Did you have any problems with the tubes kinking? Do you have any pics of your system?

 

[Gepetto]

Thanks @MikeTimbers I'm actually a little surprised at how thick the 13/10 looks in your build. It looks great.

My son's still set on clear soft tubing though. I'm going to get a bit of both to compare.