Why is there NO 7/16 UV Tubing

[Bojamijams]

How is it that out of all the manufacturers, nobody had come out with this version?

Or does someone know a NA retailer that has them? cause Sidewinder, Jab-tech, PTS, NCIX don't have anything.

I don't want UV dye cause you people here taught me that Distilled+Nuke is the way to go but.. I want some UV in there. Grrr

[Petra]

I've made the same complaint...

[Bojamijams]

Is there anyone here that can do something about this?

Seems like you'd have quite a monopoly since you'd have no competition.

[Xilikon]

The problem is with the manufacturers, not retailers...

[Bojamijams]

I know. I was wondering if anyone had contacts/worked inside a place that could make such a product.

I realize its not as easy to make as metal blocks but... think of the market share!

[Petra]

but... think of the market share!

That's the whole problem... This is such a tiny, pipsqueak of a market when compared to other users of flexible tubing products (industrial, medical, automotive, scientific, etc.) that none of the major manufacturers, like Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, are going to bother. Unless, of course, someone is willing to pony up for a bajillion feet of tubing...

7/16" ID, 5/8" OD is a bit of an odd size.

[systemviper]

ahhhh common , we could put together an order for at least 101 feet..

[Bojamijams]

Well all the people who make 1/2" UV tubing (I don't know who Feser gets to make it for them) should realize the popularity of 7/16" tubing, and just make that instead. Or maybe not instead, but just slightly increase their product selection. I can't see it causing them to make a new industrial line in a factory, just slightly smaller ID and OD.

[Sparky]

Believe me, I'd love to have some 7/16" ID 5/8" OD UV green tubing like feser's tubing. The UV dye just keeps fading after a while and needs cleaned out every so often. the UV green water in clear tubes and the clear res DOES look a bit cooler really since the res glows as well, but UV tubing would just make it that much simpler.

[Martinm210]

I agree. I never realised how much I like 7/16" ID until I started using 1/2" ID in my test rigs. I never had a leak before with my standard 7/16", now I've had several in my testing rigs with 1/2", good thing they are not in my system.

Using 7/16"ID tubing is probably the single most effective way at protecting yourself from the consequences of a leaking system, that and using good oversized barbs will almost completely eliminate the chance.

I'm really liking the UV reactivity of the UV tubing over dye, if it came in 7/16" ID, I'd be willing to pay a premium for it.

[LinusTech]

I don't know about the other retailers but 7/16 does NOT outsell 1/2" for me. XS and the wisdoms that are common here (whether they are misguided or not isn't for me to judge) represent a VERY small portion of even the water cooling market, which is very small compared to the enthusiast computer market, which is very small compared to the computer market in general. We're talking about a small portion of a small portion of a small portion... Very few (if any) manufacturers would produce a product based on XS unless it's something that can be machined onesie twosie like a delrin or copper part etc.

[lyl]

Maybe they should start making 9/16" OD fittings for 1/2" tubing :P

[MrMojoZ]

QUick question on something I'm not sure on, 7/16" ID tubing would work on the 1/2" fittings in my loop?

[Martinm210]

QUick question on something I'm not sure on, 7/16" ID tubing would work on the 1/2" fittings in my loop?

Yes, you can also get 3/8" tubing on 1/2" fittings. That's a big part of why it works so well in minimizing the chance of leaks. I would never use 3/8" fittings, but that's just me.

[lyl]

Yes, you can also get 3/8" tubing on 1/2" fittings. That's a big part of why it works so well in minimizing the chance of leaks. I would never use 3/8" fittings, but that's just me.

Ive tried the 3/8s on 1/2 barbs. Be prepared to skin your knuckles

[Sparky]

Ive tried the 3/8s on 1/2 barbs. Be prepared to skin your knuckles

Use a lot of hot air to soften the tubing. A politician is useful in this application

[Zaskar]

Maybe if Bitspower or Koolance made compression fittings for it, then it might sell better

Thats my main problem with 7/16" tubing, I like compression fittings.

[iandh]

It is just too hard for me to justify anything more than what the 7/16" that Petra's sells costs... ima cheapskate.

[Justintoxicated]

Maybe if Bitspower or Koolance made compression fittings for it, then it might sell better

Thats my main problem with 7/16" tubing, I like compression fittings.

http://www.dangerden.com/store/produ...&cat=34&page=1
Won't this work?

N/M I found this link
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...F2%22+5%2F8%22
Seems some Koolance compression fittings work.

[Bojamijams]

Hmm the 9/16 OD fittings is actually a cheaper alternative I suppose. Though it probably would be an issue on some CPU blocks.

So 3/8" tubing CAN fit on 1/2" barbs? Maybe thats the solution then.. not the best but.. only one I suppose if you want UV tubing.

[Xilikon]

Add those lovely 7/16" barbs for the 3/8" tubing lovers like me. I guess it's easier to build slighty oversized barbs than to make specific sized tubing (this involve heavy machinery modification, thus requiring thousands of feets to rentabilize).

[Kayin]

I've done a LOT of 3/8 on 1/2, but now I pretty much just use 3/8 all around. Makes it easier to deal with considering some of the tolerances in my case.

[Bojamijams]

I've done a LOT of 3/8 on 1/2, but now I pretty much just use 3/8 all around. Makes it easier to deal with considering some of the tolerances in my case.

You don't find its more leak prone with 3/8 tubing on 3/8 barbs?

Martin was saying 1/2 tubing on 1/2 barbs gave him more leaks then a tighter fitting 7/16 tubing on 1/2 barbs

[Zaskar]

Hmm the 9/16 OD fittings is actually a cheaper alternative I suppose. Though it probably would be an issue on some CPU blocks.

So 3/8" tubing CAN fit on 1/2" barbs? Maybe thats the solution then.. not the best but.. only one I suppose if you want UV tubing.

Why not get the compression fittings for 3/8" tubing? They shouldn't leak at all.

You don't find its more leak prone with 3/8 tubing on 3/8 barbs?

Martin was saying 1/2 tubing on 1/2 barbs gave him more leaks then a tighter fitting 7/16 tubing on 1/2 barbs

Well maybe if your not a fan of hose clamps :P But if their all properly clamped none should leak, but things don't always go perfectly/as planned ofcourse.

[Xilikon]

I do use 3/8" tygon R-3400 on D-Tek 3/8" barbs with 75% not clamped at all. No leak However, to pull that feat, you must use thick walled (1/8" thick) because thin ones cannot hold without being clamped.

I only clamp on some important parts like reservoir, cpu and pump.