Is this Correct??

PurplePuppet · 25 Jun 2013 at 18:57

Just got some Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 19/13 - UV Blue

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-113-PM&groupid=962&catid=1530&subcat=1777

and

EK PSC Compression Fitting 13mm 3/8" - G1/4 - Black

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-188-EK&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=2585

This is my first watercooling setup, and not sure if I`ve ordered the right comp fittings to go with the tubing...or is this ok??

Hyburnate · 25 Jun 2013 at 18:58

Nope, they're fine, they will be a little bit of a pain to get on you can warm the tubing up with a hairdryer to make it easier though.

PurplePuppet · 25 Jun 2013 at 19:05

Hyburnate said:
Nope, they're fine, they will be a little bit of a pain to get on you can warm the tubing up with a hairdryer to make it easier though.

Thanks for reply m8....I`ve put the comp fittings on the tubing and they went on fine, but when I move the tubing left or right....the tubing comes away from the fittings!!! :confused:

Hyburnate · 25 Jun 2013 at 19:12

That does sound odd, do they feel tight on the tubing?

cobbly123 · 25 Jun 2013 at 20:11

I use ek fittings and there should be know way to pull the hose out when just tightened finger tight. Something is wrong somewhere

Something Else · 25 Jun 2013 at 20:29

Did you screw down the compression ring properly? Also make sure the cut on the tubing is straight

Avenged7Fold · 25 Jun 2013 at 23:34

I use EK fittings and the hose normally goes on with a little bit of pressure but shouldn't come of so easily once the compression is finger tight. As Something Else said, make sure the cut on the end of the tubing is even and don't just push the tubing past the barb but all the way to base of the barb, i normally do this by gripping it at the end of the tubing and twisting it on. Once the compression is on finger tight, it should take more than a little force to release the tubing (hell, when replacing the tubing, sometimes it is an absolute pain to get the tubing off)

PurplePuppet · 26 Jun 2013 at 22:45

Something Else said:
Did you screw down the compression ring properly? Also make sure the cut on the tubing is straight

yeah and compression tight, so I let a friend take a look, who`s done many watercooling builds in his time....he bent the tubing while rotating aswell as pulling on it and would come away.
So I`ve decided to get some Bitspower Connections 1/4 inch to 19/13mm - Matt Black instead. Very surprised that OCuk did not sale these??