Need a neat way to pass tubes out of case

Danfoss2011 · 3 May 2011 at 22:26

I need a neat looking way to pass 2 watercooling tubes out of my case. Case is a Lian Li A05. Any sugestions

simbady · 3 May 2011 at 22:29

How thick is the tubing?

fornowagain · 3 May 2011 at 22:36

Chassis mount coupling?

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=3250141#header

Danfoss2011 · 3 May 2011 at 22:37

simbady said:
How thick is the tubing?

1/2''

fornowagain said:
Chassis mount coupling?

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=3250141#header

Yeah but nicer looking than that

AndyOcUK · 3 May 2011 at 22:37

grommets

what sized tube?

JeffyB · 3 May 2011 at 22:38

You have a few options

"Pass Through PCI Plate with 1/4" Threads"

Or drill holes where you want the tubing to pass and use a "1/4" Thread Bulkhead Fitting"

Reaper 392 · 3 May 2011 at 22:38

the only way i can see you doing this realistically, without getting a saw, is by removing the expansion slots at the back, or an unused bay at the front.
rear expansion bay would be best simply because its out of sight

*edit*
beaten to it

fornowagain · 3 May 2011 at 22:39

Danfoss2011 said:
1/2''

Yeah but nicer looking than that

You can get nice compact metal one's. One of the German firms iirc.

PhillyDee · 3 May 2011 at 22:39

PCI Slot cover with 2 x G1/4" Passthrough Connections

That would do you. Would need another 4 barbs.

You can also get bulkhead fittings, drill holes and use gromits and im pretty sure you can get pci plates drilled through with gromits just to push the pipes through.

Best off looking at a proper watercooling shop. Don't forget, we cannot name any names!

Danfoss2011 · 3 May 2011 at 22:50

PCI bulkhead will do perfectly, i'll have a look now

MikeTimbers · 3 May 2011 at 23:28

PCI slots aren't wide enough for any but skinny tubing so all those couplings above will restrict flow. Get a little hole-saw, cut a couple of holes and get rubber grommets. It's easy to do and looks fine.

Danfoss2011 · 4 May 2011 at 09:14

I'm happy to use 1/2'' barbs with a G1/4'' fitting

Greboth · 4 May 2011 at 09:28

I just bought some bitspower pass throughs with g1/4 thread so I can attached normal compression fittings passing through a plate. They do look good and probably the best option for yourself to go through your case.

Danfoss2011 · 4 May 2011 at 09:31

Greboth said:
I just bought some bitspower pass throughs with g1/4 thread so I can attached normal compression fittings passing through a plate. They do look good and probably the best option for yourself to go through your case.

I'll google for it now and have a look see.

I'm using Koolance VL3N's between the rad and case at some length along the hose as the rad is under the desk

pastymuncher · 4 May 2011 at 10:00

I just use bulkhead fittings on my PC-P50B. Seemed the easiest way to do it as my pump/res/rad are all external.

OLDPHART · 4 May 2011 at 15:27

Hi, buy a cheap set of circular saws and cut two holes in the rear of the case where ever you need them + grommets..

Danfoss2011 · 4 May 2011 at 16:38

PCI pass through works as i can get a nice shape with my tubing up there and make it all less cluttered.

Ardbeg · 4 May 2011 at 22:28

Dremel, rubber grommets, job done ...dont bother with any pass through fittings.

Danfoss2011 · 5 May 2011 at 09:12

I dont have anything soild on the back of the case, it's all vented bloody lain li

C.K · 5 May 2011 at 15:57

OLDPHART said:
Hi, buy a cheap set of circular saws and cut two holes in the rear of the case where ever you need them + grommets..

Circular saw's? :eek:

I agree though, holesaw and rubber grommets will be the cheapest option and will look just as good!