Which brand tubing do you use?

update after working on loop at the weekend i can now definatly see sign of dicoloration one the masterkleer tubing, so ive ordered xspc to replace it all with lets hope that does the trick weird as the masterkleer seemd to hold up well originally i wonder if its because the system has beena little hotter over the last couple months and its reached its leach point ? anyway will see how the xspc goes and update again
 
I am currently running:

masterkleer - on the pump/res/rad assembly -> QDC fittings
ClearFlex60 - from the cpu block out of the case -> QDC fittings

The masterkleer has developed a very very faint yellow discolouration. this can't be seen with my coolant in it. I think this actually developed while I was running distilled only.

The masterkleer is much easier to route than the clearflex. By that I mean the clearflex kinks long before the masterkleer does.

The clearflex has stayed completely clear so far.

Downside to the clearflex is the blue writing on it, but as my coolant is blue you can barely see it :cool:
 
XSPC, Thermochill, Masterklear, ClearFlex 60 ...

to remove the blue lettering on clearflex rub it with your thumb, it comes off easily.
 
here just found this

TYGON® 2001 Plasticizer Free Tubing 1/2in. ID x 3/4in. OD AE300038




Product Description & Info

Superior Performance in a Broad Range of Applications
Tygon® Plasticizer Free Tubing is uniquely engineered to provide flexibility, chemical
resistance and extended pump life in a clear, plasticizer/oil free tubing product.
It is ideal for a broad range of demanding applications including peristaltic pump
systems, soap and detergent dispensing, ink transfer,water purification lines,
food and beverage and chemical transfer.

Outperforms PVC in Chemical Resistance
Tygon® Plasticizer Free Tubing is resistant to a wide range of fluids that typically
destroy PVC products. Its chemical resistance allows it to be used in applications with
aggressive chemicals such as polar solvents, benefiting the user with less downtime
and tubing changes. Tygon® Plasticizer Free Tubing yields a longer service life and does
not degrade over time, unlike other flexible tubing products (see “Relative Chemical
Resistance Chart” on back of sheet).

Additional Product Features
Upon incineration, many tubing products release hazardous by-products such as
hydrogen chloride gas, but when properly incinerated, Tygon® Plasticizer Free Tubing
does not. Since it contains no plasticizers or oils, Tygon® Plasticizer Free Tubing will
not yield any taste, which makes it an ideal choice for food and beverage applications with
strict taste requirements and will help ensure accurate results from analytical instrument
tests.Tygon® Plasticizer Free Tubing fully complies with FDA 21 CFR, 177.2600 criteria.

Features and Benefits
• Plasticizer and oil free—does not contaminate fluids
• Superior flex life in peristaltic pumps
• Chemically resistant to a wide range of fluids
• Temperature resistant from -108°F to 135°F
• Clear for easy visual flow monitoring
• Meets FDA criteria for food contact

Typical Applications
• Chemical transfer
• Peristaltic pumps
• Soap and detergent dispensing
• Ink transfer
• Water purification lines
• Food and beverage
• Analytical instruments
• Ideal for condensers, incubators, desiccators, gas and drain lines
 
more flow and volume, looks i think bigger tubing looks a lot nicer 13mm /19mm is pretty much as big as you can go unfortunatly id go bigger again if it was available fittings wise and selection wise
 
qbazdz said:
How come OD ads to flow and volume of water?
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ID adds volume to the system purely by containing more water, it won't add flow if you already have adequately sized tubing for your system - e.g. if you go from 10mm ID to 13mm ID you shouldn't notice a difference... if you go from 6mm ID to 13mm ID you might

OD is mostly down to looks and bend radius / kinking

some people like big fat sausage tubing

thinner walled tubing will bend easier but also risks kinking, big tubing will be more resistant to tight bends but also won't kink as easy
 
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Sorry, I'm still confused.
We have 1/2" ID and either 3/4" or 5/8" OD... so we only change tuning thickness... how there would be more water if ID hasn't changed?
 
by od being bigger i meant going from small bore to larger bore maybe i should have said id but 13/19 is better than 11/16 or what ever as andybird123 said

just increasing the wall thickness wont increase flow ofc....

ive gone from 10mm od and 6mm id to 19 and 13 so a huge diference in flow and volume ability id try 19mm id or more if there were fittings and blocks that would take it
 
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