Replace or reuse

zia

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Currently in the process of doing a minor upgrade.have started to strip down my loop have noticed that the tubing has discoloured a bit.should i fit new tubing or just reuse it? Also is it worth stripping cpu block and cleaning?

Thanks zia
 
zia said:
Currently in the process of doing a minor upgrade.have started to strip down my loop have noticed that the tubing has discoloured a bit.should i fit new tubing or just reuse it? Also is it worth stripping cpu block and cleaning?

Thanks zia
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For what tubing costs I'd replace.

As for the block, I've not bothered cleaning mine but then I've only had it installed 8 or so months.
If I was changing water colour or it had been in for a couple of years then perhaps I would strip it down.
 
System has only been running for about 15 months since last it was taken apart.
Is primochill lrt still best tubing out there?
Seen the mayhem stuff but looking at the reviews it still has issues going soft and clouding up.

Is it worth flushing the rads?
All fittings seem ok no residue on them.

Zia
 
I replace when I do a full strip or drain for the cost of tubing. Currently use Mayhems 16/10 and it is probably the best I've used over the years, after a year of running pastel white the tubing had gone slightly cloudy.

When I do the strip I run a blitz kit through before replacing the tubing.
 
Also using the excellent Mayhems 16/10mm tubing. Not had any issues with it at all plus it's very reasonably priced. I see no reason to spend more on other tubing. Everytime I drain the loop down I strip the blocks, pumps, reservoir down and give them a good clean and give the rads a good flushing out.
 
Cleaning blocks is actually a pretty good practice as it forces you to learn how th o-ring fits and allow you to spot things like nickel flaking a lot earlier before it starts to cause problem.

Tubing wise it depends on how keen you are, sometimes I don't bother if it's not terribly discolored or aged but I generally would change it once it's in the loop for more than 6 months.
 
Cheers guys .will take block apart and give it a good clean.have ordered some tubing.just waiting on rock it delid kit to arrive than i can box it all back up

Zia
 
As you know I'm fairly new to the WC game mate, but personally I'd not risk reusing tubing as I'd be worried the stresses on the tubing at the fittings, having been in place for a long time and then removed might cause failures. But I'm still very nervous about WC since my predator leak..
 
Tubing is far cheaper to replace than any components will be if it fails.

When in doubt, treat it as witchcraft & give it as few reasons to fail as possible.

How long had you been running this loop?
 
I am still using some sections of advanced LRT tubing that I used when I first did my loop in mid 2014. Particularly the section between the CPU and GPU cause it is perfectly shaped and cut. It has had 3 coolant changes since (pastel white, ekoolant yellow, pastel yellow) but no cleaning other than flushing with water to begin and between coolant changes.

No issues, no degradation and no leaks.

Watercooling - it's almost too easy.
 
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