Rookie Mistake.

archerz · 28 Aug 2016 at 16:52

So I purchased the wrong tubing size and it doesn't seem to fit onto my connectors.

I bought 16/10 instead of 16/11. Is it possible to use a hairdryer or something to soften the tubing and use it still or best to buy the bigger size?

Thanks!

BattFink · 28 Aug 2016 at 16:57

If it were me, I'd try putting the end of the tubing in hot water for a few minutes & then try squeezing it over the fitting (have also resorted to using silicon lubricant before - seems to help, but entirely at your own risk)

It'll be a pain, but should be fine

archerz · 28 Aug 2016 at 17:06

Thanks will see. Just worried it will pop off when it dries out

BattFink · 28 Aug 2016 at 17:18

Assuming that you're using compression fittings, there's pretty much no chance of that happening

archerz · 28 Aug 2016 at 17:28

Yeah they are compression ones. Just damn bloody tight with this new tubing. Will see if I can heat it up to stretch over.

Thanks.

archerz · 28 Aug 2016 at 17:36

Just tried dipping the end in a cup of hot water worked quite nicely. However can't get the compression cover part over the top of it when it's on the connector.

Thanks all. Guess will have to get some more piping!

Kaladon · 29 Aug 2016 at 15:27

given the potential consequences, dont cheep out and go buy the right tubing! Chalk this up to experience and move on

archerz · 29 Aug 2016 at 15:40

Yeah I have. Bought drain port bits as well as going to flush the rads. (New case and new rad)

archerz · 1 Sep 2016 at 15:17

to follow up on this; tubing arrived but i can't get the compression cover over the piping; any tips on how i can do it?

I had some old tubing from the previous build (same manufacturer and size 16/11) and that is fine. The new tubing seems thicker.

VKleita · 2 Sep 2016 at 07:56

I have had similar pains Archerz.

I have xspc compression fittings (16/10)
Use mayhems tube or XSPC own tube, had no issues
Purchased some primochill last time as it was only stuff in stock, seems to be very slightly thicker as just couldn't the compression fittings over the top.

Ended up throwing it in the end

archerz · 2 Sep 2016 at 11:35

VKleita said:
I have had similar pains Archerz.

I have xspc compression fittings (16/10)
Use mayhems tube or XSPC own tube, had no issues
Purchased some primochill last time as it was only stuff in stock, seems to be very slightly thicker as just couldn't the compression fittings over the top.

Ended up throwing it in the end

Seems the same; i was using the primochill piping and i just cant get the connector over. I've now ordered some XSPC tubing instead and hoping for the better luck!

annoyingly can't rma now as i've chopped the tube :|