Tygon R3400 3/8th ID [5/8 OD]

[Mekrel]

Does anyone know where I can purchase this stuff? I'm from the UK, but I don't mind ordering overseas.

Google only turns up direct from Tygon I believe which means I'll have to buy a £150.00 role.

Wanting this size because Bitspower have compression fittings for this size tubing, 3/8th has no affect of performance from the usual 7/16th I use and it has a nice thick wall being 1/8th.

Thanks :)

[Jedda]

Well, GAM (https://www.gammods.com.au/store/) has it here in Oz and would send it to you. He's got B44-3, the food grade one with the inner wall seal too. No leaching! Thats the one Ranker swears by and I might too if it works in my new loop. lol.

[silverphoenix]

sidewinderpc also ships overseas and they have one of the largest selection of tubings.

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/tyr33id5odla.html

[Waterlogged]

I found exactly what you want and at a site a good bit closer to you than the ones Jedda and silver posted. No disrespect to either of those guys, but those stores don't list what you looking for.

http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p2553_Schlauch-Tygon-R3400-15-9-9-5mm-schwarz.html

[Xilikon]

In case Waterlogged's link doesn't work for you, here is a good list : http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=usplastic&category%5Fname=7510&product%5Fid=8701 and you can buy by lots of 10 feet ;)

They also have a huge selection of Tygon tubing like R-3603 and B-44-3 in all sizes.

[Mekrel]

Heh,

I didn't see where BP made 3/8id-5/8od comp fittings, just 1/2-3/4 and 1/4-3/8's. Where did you find those?

I have the 1/2-3/4's and they are nice along with all BP fittings.

gl,

andyc

A retailer sent me a screen grab of a section of their price list, and 3/8 ID with 1/8th wall in a G1/4 thread was listed.

I might go with some of that B-44 :)

Does R3400 leech?

[Snyxxx]

In case Waterlogged's link doesn't work for you, here is a good list : http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=usplastic&category%5Fname=7510&product%5Fid=8701 and you can buy by lots of 10 feet ;)

They also have a huge selection of Tygon tubing like R-3603 and B-44-3 in all sizes.

I bought mine from here as well. Great service. I also ordered some of the B-44-3 beverage tubing and R1000 silicon to compare to my favorite Primoflex.

All of this was 3/8"ID and 5/8" OD. The first thing i noticed is the R3400 is a lot stiffer than the others. I do believe the B-44-3 may be a winner. I have yet to try any of these yet in a loop. Will post when I get a chance.

[Romain]

FrozenCPU also stocks that type of tubing I have it on my rig right now I doubt you'll find it the cheapest there but it's worth a look if you are unsuccesfull everywhere else.. :up:

[Xilikon]

Snyxxx, I would like to hear the results about the B-44-3 since I may buy 10 feets myself and replace my Excelon RNT tubing which is now cloudy even if the radiator is very clean (the reservoir remained clean without any gunk). I'm mainly looking for great bending radius and good kink resistance.

[Mekrel]

Heh,

I didn't see where BP made 3/8id-5/8od comp fittings, just 1/2-3/4 and 1/4-3/8's. Where did you find those?

I have the 1/2-3/4's and they are nice along with all BP fittings.

gl,

andyc

You can get them from FrozenCPU by the way, just in case you're interested. I've ordered mine from there.

[Snyxxx]

Snyxxx, I would like to hear the results about the B-44-3 since I may buy 10 feets myself and replace my Excelon RNT tubing which is now cloudy even if the radiator is very clean (the reservoir remained clean without any gunk). I'm mainly looking for great bending radius and good kink resistance.

I will post some pics and inform how well it bends. I have tight turns on my stuff and hope it works out.

I think we have all been down the road of radiator flushing, for all the wrong reasons - cloudy tubing. There is a post that shows Tygon 3603 just sitting in distilled water and it clouded. Plasticizer leeching seems to be the source. I still think it will be hard to beat the Primoflex "clear" which is not that clear, but oh so flexible.

[Jimbo Mahoney]

If it helps, I chose to use silicone tubing in my system.

I'm running 1/2" ID black silicone and it's awesome stuff. From what I remember, it is much cheaper than Tygon. OK, it doesn't quite have the bend radius of Tygon, but it's not far off. I also prefer to use non-clear tubing because a) I think it looks better and b) it won't allow light to penetrate, so less worry of life forms building up.

http://www.silex.co.uk/silicone_tubing_information.html

12.7mm ID, 3.2mm Wall, 19.1mm OD

Is the stuff I used, in black. Can't remember hardness.

[Xilikon]

I will post some pics and inform how well it bends. I have tight turns on my stuff and hope it works out.

I think we have all been down the road of radiator flushing, for all the wrong reasons - cloudy tubing. There is a post that shows Tygon 3603 just sitting in distilled water and it clouded. Plasticizer leeching seems to be the source. I still think it will be hard to beat the Primoflex "clear" which is not that clear, but oh so flexible.

I hear you about the useless radiator flushing but we all like extra clean stuff :D

At least, I have no U bends in my builds, only L bends thanks to a good planning (the only sharp bend is from reservoir to pump, which is almost a O). Kinking isn't a concern for me.