What size tubing?

AgedIdiot

AgedIdiot

AgedIdiot

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Am in the process of building my second watercooled system (cpu + 2 gpu).

As my first system was successful decided to stick with xspc tubing which I believe is 7/16" (this came with the first kit but was not used).

Decided to 'upgrade from bayonet to compression fittings - xspc -G1/4 to 7/16 ID 5/8 OD Compression Fitting (Black chrome)V2.

But I find that once the tube is attached ,the top half of the compression fitting is an absolute 'nightmare' to tighten on to the 3 screw threads - the tube seems too wide for the top (compression) part to pass over and tighten.

I understood it was easier fitting compression - fit, gently tighten and done. - NOTHING like that with mine- absolute .... to tighten (if I can get it to 'grab' the thread at all !!)

I can only assume that I am using the wrong tubing - can someione please link me to the correct diameter clear tubing that will work (without issue!!) with the compression fittings I bought.

n.b. I am looking at simple high flex (or equivalent) tubing - about 2m - am happy to go for better quality.

Or am I going to have to go back to bayonet fittings?

Advise appreciated.:)
 
Thanks :) - just a .... it's out of stock. Will give 'em a ring in the morrning.

Although if it's 'indeterminate' arrival date might go for the white ; which is in stock.
(Am using Mayhems Pastel UV white as coolant- d5/photon pump/res - looking to build a black and white system - Asus x99-s board in a corsair 780 T 'white' case) - in fact , thinking about it would I be better served using the white tubing?? (as always - thoughts appreciated)
 
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