Tightening Monsoon 90 bends

[bcfc0703]

Hi guys, I've got a quick question about tightening 90 degree monsoon rotary bends. Do I just them up hand tight or do they need a nip up with some mole grips.. It's just i don't want to damage the finish on them as they look really nice

 

[Ploppy2k3]

i nip them up with pliers, just put a tea towel in the jaws so you dont mark them.

 

[bcfc0703]

That's great thanks for the tip!

 

[Ploppy2k3]

i scratched one during the build and its a real shame

its barely noticeable but......... i can see it

 

[bcfc0703]

Nice setup though, i hope mine looks as good!

 

[Ploppy2k3]

the crossfire bridge was a bitch. just some tidying up to do - oh and replace that 90 bend

 

[red eye]

I did mine up by hand. Don't think you'll need grips unless space is tight

 

[Ploppy2k3]

they are probably ok by hand but I just like that 1/4 to 1/8rh more just in case. maybe its not needed but I couldn't handle a leak trashing 2 gpu's and psu

 

[Mayhems]

use silicone grease or spray on the rubber o-ring then you will only need to do hand tight. Nipping is not really a good idea as you "may" crush the o-ring. With the use of silicone grease it will aid in closing off the fittings and stopping the O-ring from bunching up which happens now and then with dry O-rings (its rare but does happen).