I bought some tubing from OCUK

Adsta · 17 Oct 2011 at 16:39

So I bought 2 batches of Tygon tubing from OCUK This stuff I bought some a while ago and got it through no probs. Then I wasnt sure if I had enough. I noticed OCUK had some more in so I bought a couple more meters just to be sure. Got it through today with my shiny new fans and fan controller

But I compared the tubing to the stuff I already had and well this is the result.

The pic on the right was the first lot. Which also feels a lot more rigid. The one on the left is what I got today feels a lot more flexible. I got no fixings to try them out (still awaiting delivery from the good old USA) but I mean they look and feel completely different

should I be worried about this ?

Scotteh · 17 Oct 2011 at 16:40

Image doesn't load for me?

Adsta · 17 Oct 2011 at 16:41

Fixed the image link

Kelt · 17 Oct 2011 at 16:49

I wouldn't be happy with that, has to be different spec tubing with regards to internal and external diameters.

moogle · 17 Oct 2011 at 16:52

Adsta said:
should I be worried about this ?

Not really, just a different wall thickness. However if you're going to use compression fittings then it might be a problem where they don't clamp well. It could just be a tubing mixup and you've got two different sizes.

Try and measure the ID's and see what the difference is.

Scon · 17 Oct 2011 at 16:54

It's happened to me before aswell, but they wanted me to pay postage to return an item that cost £3 in the first place so i just kept it.

Martini1991 · 17 Oct 2011 at 17:00

I've had a problem with fittings/tubing not as described, but the amount was that little, it's not worth asking about.

Adsta · 17 Oct 2011 at 17:01

I measured it with a ruler. The best measuring device I have around the house at the moment

ID's are the same ~11.5mm (keeping in mind ruler...) The OD being different though

On the older stuff (right side) ~16mm on the stuff I got today ~15mm.

JeffyB · 17 Oct 2011 at 17:07

If your using barbs it won't be a problem as the id seem to be the same. If your using compressions try one out and see if the collar makes a propper seal, it will tighten more than a collar on the thicker tubing. The thinner tubing should bend easier but may kink more. If your not happy, sure ocuk would help you out

moogle · 17 Oct 2011 at 17:39

I suppose if using compression fittings if it doesn't seal as well as the thicker tubing you could just fold some paper and wrap it round to make it a bit fatter so the fitting will seal properly

w3bbo · 17 Oct 2011 at 17:53

Tygon normally has the product name/code printed on the tubing itself. IS there any sign of any?

Adsta · 17 Oct 2011 at 17:59

They both have the same thing written on them Tygon R 3603. Nothing other than that.

rjk · 17 Oct 2011 at 18:26

it seems like it may have been booked in wrong.

shoot me an email to [email protected] and i will sort it for you

apologies for the inconvenience

Adsta · 17 Oct 2011 at 18:40

Dropped ya an email Thanks rjk

rjk · 17 Oct 2011 at 18:42

no problems

might be worth sending a webnote to the returns team too.
tell them you have spoken to me on the forums

Adsta · 17 Oct 2011 at 18:53

ok il send that in a sec.

Adsta · 18 Oct 2011 at 09:50

rjk, I got the RMA note so I will try get the tubing sent to you tomorrow morning. Just wondering though how long I am likely to be waiting for replacement ?

rjk · 18 Oct 2011 at 14:09

shouldnt be too long
i have asked the supplier to send a replacement

Adsta · 18 Oct 2011 at 14:27

ok awesome. Replied to your email also

I'm happy enough to wait if you have a replacement on its way.

Will send the tubing back tomorrow morning hopefully.

rjk · 18 Oct 2011 at 14:36

just replied Adsta