Primochill Acrylic Tubing

mob bob · 15 Jan 2014 at 22:14

Will it be safe to use the ek-hd fittings in my build ?

there is nothing to hold it in really and isn't it designed only to be ised in the crossf/sli bridge gap ?

Avenged7Fold · 15 Jan 2014 at 23:01

mob bob said:
Will it be safe to use the ek-hd fittings in my build ?

there is nothing to hold it in really and isn't it designed only to be ised in the crossf/sli bridge gap ?

perfectly safe and the EKhd fittings are designed for acrylic tubing regardless of where it goes, it is bitspower ones originally meant for Xfire/SLI gap. Mine are as solid as my tubing tbh.

Buy a set of fittings and some tubing if you want to feel how snug they are if you are having second thoughts, it should qualm your fears. You need 10/12mm tubing though and OCuk only stock the precut Xfire/SLI ones, EKwb sell the tubing in half metre lengths and so does one UK company which i cant mention (shipping is more expensive than EK shipping from Slovenia though, so not worth it).

mob bob · 3 Feb 2014 at 01:49

Hi

I purchased 2 ek hd fittings and the tube from ek to test.....

When the tube goes into the fitting it is very snug and very hard to pull out lol

I also like the 2 o rings which gives me a peace of mind regarding leaks

I was favouring the primochill but they are a bit large and they are out of stock everywhere in the uk

the new primochill revolver fittings are a bit smaller then the originals

Can I use the e22 tubing with the ek hd adapters ?

I still wouldn't do a long tube run with the ek hd adapters

I think they good for short runs

Thanks

Choimaloy75 · 3 Feb 2014 at 15:34

What's the best fittings

Avenged7Fold · 3 Feb 2014 at 17:42

I liked ek ones best. snug as primo but less bulky and cheaper.

mob bob · 4 Feb 2014 at 19:29

EK HD fittings are good and once the tube is inserted the fit is snug, very hard to pull out
but you must taper the edges of the tube to avoid busting the o rings on inserting the tube into the fitting.

Bart_Hunt · 4 Feb 2014 at 21:57

I've decided to order some of those Primochill fittings and some tube.
It's coming from States tho, so going to take some time.
12 Red fittings and 3 x 3 ft red tube pieces

I wasn't really impressed with the EK fittings, because there were only basic colors available and you know, if you are paying extra it is supposed to look the way you want it to. So the choice of black and silver isn't anything special, I'd sooner go for normal watercooling with flexible tube and have some red/white fittings.