PETG vs ACRYLIC vs COPPER

Greebo, thanks!

I'm ruling out acrylic then. Some more questions, if you have time to respond.

  1. Does PETG leech anything? Only negative thing I have heard is water can evaporate though 'nanopores'!?
  2. Max size of PETG is 12/16mm? ID 12mm obviously.
  3. Max diameter of copper for standard fittings is 12mm? 12mm copper tube has a 0.8mm thick wall. ID therefore 11.2mm.
  4. Are there any issues with oxidation of copper tube?
Thoughts...

  • Not much difference between ID of 12mm copper at 12/16mm PETG.
  • Not seeing the fluid is not a con for me
  • Any issues with fittings coming loose?
  • What are the best fittings to use?
I'm leaning towards copper, depending on the response to the above.
 
Thank you again Greebo. And thank you Smffy. I really appreciate the knowledge input.

I can get 12mm copper pipe from my hardware store and EKWB sell 12mm OD hard tube fittings which they advertise for use with copper tubing.

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-hdc-fitting-12mm-g1-4-nickel

All of my blocks and rads are copper. Who uses aluminium anyway!?

Copper it is then :)
 
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I've seen Project Evie. It's amazing in every way and I have a lot of respect for the time and effort put into creating something so unique.

Personally, I prefer something with a more discrete appearance.

I have started a build/project log but will be collecting parts for the next two months before I start putting things together. There's not much in the log so far but I have ordered the case and delivery is expected soon.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18746259

I'm going to get some quotes for chrome plating the copper once I get to that stage of the build.
 
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I plan on installing a drain port at the lowest point in my system and using non-conductive coolant. Can always clean off a little spillage and wipe with isopropyl.
 
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