Stealth tube reservoir/clamps

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10-22-2009, 09:24 PM
iandh

Stealth tube reservoir/clamps

Update 1/26/10, final product pics:

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I've been working on these for some time now... finally have some pre-production sample photos to share. The tube res has stealthed internal threads, and integrated anti-cyclone.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...althres003.jpg

The clamps are made from lasercut and powdercoated mild steel, and are spring loaded. They will also be sold seperately in pairs as replacements for those that want a cleaner look than the plastic mounting clamps included with most tube reservoirs available, or for those that have had their clamps crack/break. These will NEVER break, I can guarantee that. :)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...althres014.jpg

The clamps are compatible with both 2" and 50mm diameter reservoirs.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...althres020.jpg
10-22-2009, 09:31 PM
Tackleberry

good work.:up:

sold by who?
10-22-2009, 09:36 PM
iandh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tackleberry

good work.:up:

sold by who?

They'll be sold at Petra's and Sidewinder, possibly others.

I forgot to mention, the top cap is hollow so that it is easy to always keep the waterline above the viewing window.

Two plugs will be included, barbs are provided by the user.
10-22-2009, 11:06 PM
ohms

Will they old the Bitspower Res?
10-22-2009, 11:14 PM
voigts

Very nice, clean mounts. They sure look a lot better than those horrible plastic clips normally included. I made my own mounts for my res that I made on my current setup for this reason.
10-23-2009, 12:49 AM
Humminn55

Gorgeous and excellent work!
10-23-2009, 04:00 AM
anubis_is_evil

lovin it ;)

always looking for res holder that look simple..and most important thing...out of sight :D...

how about the price iand (clamp) ? ::rolleyes:
10-23-2009, 04:29 AM
CyberDruid

Good work Ian!
10-23-2009, 08:56 AM
bentleya

Great design and work Ian. Always good to have competition. Means everyone has to up the game.
10-23-2009, 09:33 AM
NaeKuh

im lost iandh.. what are u selling?

the mounts i get..

You making the entire res also?
10-23-2009, 09:49 AM
Utnorris

Yes, res and mounts, but you can get the mounts separately. Awesome job Ian!!!
10-23-2009, 05:10 PM
zeropluszero

SOOLLLLLLDDDDD

i'll be getting two sets of res holders FOR SURE.
10-23-2009, 08:03 PM
iandh

Thank you for the comments all...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohms

Will they old the Bitspower Res?

I believe so, I've seen pictures of them and they do appear to be 50mm diameter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by voigts

Very nice, clean mounts. They sure look a lot better than those horrible plastic clips normally included. I made my own mounts for my res that I made on my current setup for this reason.

Yeah those plastic clips make me angry. It just never seemed right seeing these multi-$1000 builds with several loops and attractive tube reservoirs mounted with icky looking clamps. I wish I would have thought to make these sooner, I've heard so many people say they wish there was an alternative, but it never clicked until now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by anubis_is_evil

lovin it ;)

always looking for res holder that look simple..and most important thing...out of sight :D...

how about the price iand (clamp) ? ::rolleyes:

MSRP is $20/set of 2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bentleya

Great design and work Ian. Always good to have competition. Means everyone has to up the game.

Yeah, with my products 100% USA made (I don't mean that as an insult to any other manufacturers, it's just more expensive here), I'm unable to compete with pricing on the EK, Bitspower, Magicool, and other tube reservoirs, so I decided to make a premium product and try to compete on quality, features, and looks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utnorris

Yes, res and mounts, but you can get the mounts separately. Awesome job Ian!!!

Thanks :)

I had originally designed the clamps as a mounting solution for my own res, but realized there was an entire market for them sold seperately as a replacement mount for the huge numbers of tube reservoirs already out in the wild.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeropluszero

SOOLLLLLLDDDDD

i'll be getting two sets of res holders FOR SURE.

Thanks!
10-23-2009, 08:17 PM
millertime359

Great work as always iandh. :up:
10-23-2009, 11:49 PM
dingdong555

Awesome! If only they were out 2 weeks earlier, just did an order from the US for my new build :(
10-24-2009, 07:57 PM
Pied

Looks awesome. I'm down for one depending on how much of a premium you want on the Rez.

Btw, How strong are those clamps? It looks like if the thing is filled with water it'll come loose.
10-24-2009, 08:33 PM
iandh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pied

Looks awesome. I'm down for one depending on how much of a premium you want on the Rez.

Btw, How strong are those clamps? It looks like if the thing is filled with water it'll come loose.

I'm not sure what you mean, they're spring loaded, so are under constant tension. :)

The inside of the clamp jaws will also have a tiny strip of anti slip coating, so there is pretty much no way the tube will come out.

Also, the res will cost less than almost any other tube res on the market, when the cost of the clamps is subtracted ;)
10-24-2009, 09:05 PM
masska

very nice Ian,pls check your pm's.
10-24-2009, 09:48 PM
BDW88

Dude when is this going to go on sale, I need a couple of those res's.
10-25-2009, 12:06 AM
Eddy_EK

I suggest you make sure the acrylic tube on the sides with threads is not too thin. As this is the weakest point and may crack too easy...
From what I see on pictures might be it...
10-25-2009, 02:09 AM
LogAn'sRun

Compression fittings compatible?
10-25-2009, 03:22 AM
zeropluszero

Please let us know when these are going out to stores ill be buying a set or two for sure.

The above comment is important, the ek res's do have an annoying counter sink that means you need an extender to use with compression fittings properly, probably my only gripe with an otherwise fantastic product.

Eddy, if you read this. Is there a reason no other clips are available? I own the black clips and find them to be loose around my res's and too bulky to be attractive.

Masska, if you'll be importing them, let me know and I'll
come pick up from you :)
10-25-2009, 03:24 AM
dingdong555

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeropluszero

Please let us know when these are going out to stores ill be buying a set or two for sure.

The above comment is important, the ek res's do have an annoying counter sink that means you need an extender to use with compression fittings properly, probably my only gripe with an otherwise fantastic product.

Eddy, if you read this. Is there a reason no other clips are available? I own the black clips and find them to be loose around my res's and too bulky to be attractive.

Masska, if you'll be importing them, let me know and I'll
come pick up from you :)

I'll email Ian to see if I can get a group buy going ;)
10-25-2009, 03:26 AM
zeropluszero

Interested for sure.
10-25-2009, 04:33 AM
.Aeterno

Will these also be available in Europe (highflow.nl) or just in the US?

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