PETG recommendations

Harpss1ngh · 20 Oct 2017 at 17:26

I'm looking to convert my soft tubing in my TJ07 to PETG as the soft tubing looks messy in my project build. I've used a range of fittings from Bitspower, Monsoon and EK but not sure which one to go for. I know it's best to match the fittings and tubing which is why I'm asking for some input on which is best.

I'll be looking at doing bends so not that bothered about angled fittings. I've currently got the chunky 16mm soft tubing from Primochill (Think it's the Advanced LRT or something). As this will be my first hardline build I'll obviously be looking to double the amount of tubing I need

I'll retain the soft tubing for the bottom rads in the basement of the TJ07 and removing the Koolance Bay res and sticking with the AquaCooling tube res and having PETG for the rest that is on display. As I'm (still) using a big TJ07 and expecting to do lots and lots of bends I guess I will need the longer tubes, I believe EK only does 500mm lengths?

spoffle · 20 Oct 2017 at 17:28

1310 tubing is much easier to work with. The slight extra thickness is much more forgiving when it comes to bends.

That aside, I've used Bitspower 1210 1000mm long tubes with my EK 1210 fittings with no issues at all.

Harpss1ngh · 20 Oct 2017 at 17:30

Thanks, I was thinking of going smaller. What about brand? I've currently got Monsoon soft tubing compression fittings

spoffle · 20 Oct 2017 at 17:34

I don't like how much bigger monsoon hard line fittings are than the tubing, but functionality they're good. I just prefer narrower fittings, which is why I chose EK 1210 fittings.

RSR · 20 Oct 2017 at 21:19

My preference is Bitspower 16mm PETG & Fittings, as that's what I have been using in my latest build and they are pretty easy to work with.

Harpss1ngh · 21 Oct 2017 at 02:21

Yeah I suppose you're right about the fittings, the narrower designs look cleaner and have better aesthetics as they show the tubing off better. My concern is whether the EK tubing that is only 500mm is too small for my TJ07 and therefore I'd need to choose a brand with longer tubing

Harpss1ngh · 21 Oct 2017 at 02:21

RSR said:
My preference is Bitspower 16mm PETG & Fittings, as that's what I have been using in my latest build and they are pretty easy to work with.

Thanks for that, I'll take a look

spoffle · 21 Oct 2017 at 02:22

Harpss1ngh said:
Yeah I suppose you're right about the fittings, the narrower designs look cleaner and have better aesthetics as they show the tubing off better. My concern is whether the EK tubing that is only 500mm is too small for my TJ07 and therefore I'd need to choose a brand with longer tubing

The Bitspower PETG works with EK 1210 fittings. I did this exact thing about a month ago.

Harpss1ngh · 21 Oct 2017 at 02:34

spoffle said:
The Bitspower PETG works with EK 1210 fittings. I did this exact thing about a month ago.

Awesome, I was just looking at the Bitspower None Chamfer 12/10mm PETG Tubing and it says it is none chamfered, I'm guessing that means you don't have to chamfer with the bitspower EML fittings but when using the EK fittings I'll still need to chamfer the tubing

spoffle · 22 Oct 2017 at 19:05

Harpss1ngh said:
Awesome, I was just looking at the Bitspower None Chamfer 12/10mm PETG Tubing and it says it is none chamfered, I'm guessing that means you don't have to chamfer with the bitspower EML fittings but when using the EK fittings I'll still need to chamfer the tubing

Yeah I expect so.