Tubeing size

[MasterChiefElmo]

I was wondering what would be the best tygon tubing size... I wont the best flow that i can get and all i will put primochill coils on the tubes so im not shure what to go:shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :confused:

[smee]

I'd go with some 7/16" ID 5/8" OD Tygon tubing.
Much easier to work with than 1/2" ID and looks better IMO.

[Xilikon]

Or 3/8" ID 5/8" OD. Thick walls and best antikink resistance. The size is a great compromise and the one I use exclusively... UI'm not sure about using 1/16" thin walls but the one smee suggested is a good one (3/32" walls I guess).

[zlojack]

I'd go with some 7/16" ID 5/8" OD Tygon tubing.
Much easier to work with than 1/2" ID and looks better IMO.
I'm curious as I'm about to make the same choice.

Does it really make that much of a difference? I would think if you install properly and apply the worm clamps right, it should seal nicely....

How is it easier to work with? As for looks, is that 1/16" really that noticeable?

I'm asking because I want to go with Tygon 3603 and here in Canada I can only get the 1/2ID 3/4 OD

[G4h4o8s6T]

I'm curious as I'm about to make the same choice.

Does it really make that much of a difference? I would think if you install properly and apply the worm clamps right, it should seal nicely....

How is it easier to work with? As for looks, is that 1/16" really that noticeable?

I'm asking because I want to go with Tygon 3603 and here in Canada I can only get the 1/2ID 3/4 ODI think by easier to work with, he means better tighter bends, and much easier to route the tubing. I just went from 1/2" to 7/16" R-3603 and can vouch for that. Most of the bends I had for my new build the 1/2" would not have been able to do.

As for looks, I have to agree it does look better, not too big and not too small. And yes there is a pretty significant difference in size, since its not only the 1/16" ID, but the walls are thinner as well.

Theres obviously nothing wrong with 1/2" tubing if thats all that available to you, but I gotta say, once you go 7/16" you'll never go back! :up:

[Gunslinger]

You can get Primochill coils for .5id and .75od 3603, it's what I'm using. I'm not a big fan of the thin wall tubing.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/mgorius/017-1.jpg

[Snyxxx]

Or 3/8" ID 5/8" OD. Thick walls and best antikink resistance. The size is a great compromise and the one I use exclusively... UI'm not sure about using 1/16" thin walls but the one smee suggested is a good one (3/32" walls I guess).

+1 for this size. I also like the silicon Primoflex tubing. R3603 will turn opaque after a while due to plasticizer leech.

[zlojack]

+1 for this size. I also like the silicon Primoflex tubing. R3603 will turn opaque after a while due to plasticizer leech.

Well, I'm going to use black coolant anyway... I'll look into the Primoflex... see if it's available up here.

Also, if my tubing turned opaque, it would give me an excuse to update :ROTF:

[Gray5000]

Or 3/8" ID 5/8" OD. Thick walls and best antikink resistance.
What Xilikon said.

This might help too Linky (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=157370)



R3603 will turn opaque after a while due to plasticizer leech.
What is this plasticizer leech you speak of? I did an awful lot of reading to find myself some kick ass tubing and never came across this once. :shrug:

[Xilikon]

What Xilikon said.

This might help too Linky (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=157370)



What is this plasticizer leech you speak of? I did an awful lot of reading to find myself some kick ass tubing and never came across this once. :shrug:

The plasticizer leech happen when the plasticizers used in the tubing fabrication get released in the fluid. When it become sediments, it stick to the tubing walls. With time, it accumulate enough to turn the tubing opaque and sometime gross. Here is a prime example of plasticizer leech on Excelon RNT tubing (looks like Tygon knock off) after only 2 months of running with clear distilled water + 2 drops of PT Nuke :
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/Xilikon/DSCF1324.jpg

If you look at the reservoir, it stay crystal clear and the water is also crystal clear. Only the tubing itself get stained. That's why I will be receiving 10 feets of black Tygon R-3400 today so I can get away with that nasty side effect.

BTW, the picture is my loop and you will see that the tubing used here is 3/8" ID 5/8" OD to give you a idea how it looks.

[Snyxxx]

Scroll down a little and you can see some 3/8" 5/8" OD Primoflex making some really tight turns to get to the MOSFET and NB/SB blocks.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=146855&highlight=snyxxx