stained tubing..

[AndyM]

I wish I could find fancy Tygon in 7/16 ID 5/8 OD like MasterKleer is available in, now that would be sweet.

[Trice]

I need me some new tubing.

[serialk11r]

I am wondering if another type of tubing company makes tubing that has the same properties as the tygon 2075. Hopefuly cheaper than 4 dollars a foot...

2075 is polyurethane, I'm pretty sure about that. On Mcmaster.com they have "normal" polyurethane tubing for about 2.30 per foot (1/2" ID, 3/4" OD). 7/16" is a bit cheaper, 2.13 I think.

[introvert]

Can anyone confirm that this tubing would be the same as the Tygon 2075. I need to rebuild my loop due to cloudiness and age of the loop and have been waiting on this thread to play out before getting new tubing.

McMaster number - 5195T76 - www.mcmaster.com

Reason I am looking at this opposed to the Tygon 2075 is because it comes in 7/16" unlike the Tygon tubing. That and it's 2.19 a foot.

[serialk11r]

Can anyone confirm that this tubing would be the same as the Tygon 2075. I need to rebuild my loop due to cloudiness and age of the loop and have been waiting on this thread to play out before getting new tubing.

McMaster number - 5195T76 - www.mcmaster.com

Reason I am looking at this opposed to the Tygon 2075 is because it comes in 7/16" unlike the Tygon tubing. That and it's 2.19 a foot.

Yup that's it Retailers really need to get some of this stuff...

[Anemone]

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/var...ant%5Fid=57370

Another source with no minimum length purchase.

[Cupcake]

I just use straight distilled water and I never have any clouding after running a loop for 1.5+ Yrs at a time

[serialk11r]

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/var...ant%5Fid=57370

Another source with no minimum length purchase.

Yikes, 4.31 per foot for the 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD!!!!!!
Better just go on mcmaster order the 2 dollar per foot polyurethane stuff.

[Sideroxylon]

Has anybody used any of the 2075 yet? Not sure if the pics I've seen are representative of the final product, but it doesn't look very clear. At least not as clear as the 3603.

[halo112358]

Just ordered 12' of 2275 from mcmaster-carr, when I rebuild my loop I'll take some pictures

Come to think of it, I'll take a couple side by side shots of 3603 vs 2275 so people can see what they both look like.

[serialk11r]

Just ordered 12' of 2275 from mcmaster-carr, when I rebuild my loop I'll take some pictures

Come to think of it, I'll take a couple side by side shots of 3603 vs 2275 so people can see what they both look like.

2275 is polyurethane correct?

[NaeKuh]

Man did this thread get wayyyyy off topic.

ahahahahahah i was goign to quote the same!!!

But i am also curious on this super tubing. Also a quick question?

Doesnt the scrubbing bubbles damage the copper radiator? or any of your blocks? Because this might be one hell of a easy way to clean out your parts.

[InTheFlow]

Doesnt the scrubbing bubbles damage the copper radiator? or any of your blocks? Because this might be one hell of a easy way to clean out your parts.

You may find this thread helpful.

[halo112358]

2275 is polyurethane correct?

No idea, but you can check the specs on saint-gobain's website here:
http://www.biopharm.saint-gobain.com/ty_2275.html

[serialk11r]

No idea, but you can check the specs on saint-gobain's website here:
http://www.biopharm.saint-gobain.com/ty_2275.html

From the descriptions, sounds like it... If you dump some acetone on it and it doesn't melt, its polyurethane.

[Marci]

Official word from Saint Gobain has come thru - Tygon 2075 is the best "clear" tubing they produce for our purposes. A bit stiffer (not as flexible) than R3603. They're sending me a sample...

[ranker]

Official word from Saint Gobain has come thru - Tygon 2075 is the best "clear" tubing they produce for our purposes. A bit stiffer (not as flexible) than R3603. They're sending me a sample...

Thanks for the heads up Marci. I've been waiting on this thread before pulling the trigger. Time to take it up the rear with the insane prices for the 2075

[IanY]

Apart from the enhanced clear appearances, does R-2075 provide any performance advantage over regular R-3603, black R-3400 or silver antibacterial Tygon? Does polyeurathane provide any less flow resistance at all, or is this whole conversation solely based on appearances ?

It would seem to me that UV-blocker R-3400 or Silver Antibacterial is optimal.

[serialk11r]

Apart from the enhanced clear appearances, does R-2075 provide any performance advantage over regular R-3063, black R-3400 or silver antibacterial Tygon? Does polyeurathane provide any less flow resistance at all, or is this whole conversation solely based on appearances ?

Hey IanY, you can always buy super expensive PTFE tubing (teflon) from mcmaster. It should have a tiny bit less flow resistance.
PEOPLE, YOU DON'T NEED TO BUY TYGON, YOU CAN ALWAYS BUY 'NORMAL' PUR TUBING!!!!!!!
We should get petra to start stocking r2075 as well as "generic" PUR tubing from Mcmaster.com

[WiCKeD]

Behold the awesome clarity of 2075!

(2075 vs Clearflex)

Sorry, my main pc with camera software is out of commission, until I get CLEAR TUBING TO REDO MY LOOP. Will get a pic up soon... I just wanted to make sure no one else makes the mistake of buying Tygon 2075. What a joke and a waste of money!!! This stuff is at best translucent. Bought it from McMaster.

[halo112358]

My 12' of 2275 arrived today, it's not nearly as clear as 3603 but if it has the longevity claimed then it's what I'm looking for. It's also quite a bit stiffer than 3603, I think people get better bends out of 3603 than they will with this stuff.

I'll get pics up soon and when I rebuild my loop (pending metalwork) I'll post filled pix.

@serial- it feels like it probably is polyurethane, I don't have the lab equipment to determine it's makeup though. ...And no, before you ask, I'm not going to go dunk it in acetone to satisfy your curiosity. You can buy some and do that test your self

[serialk11r]

My 12' of 2275 arrived today, it's not nearly as clear as 3603 but if it has the longevity claimed then it's what I'm looking for. It's also quite a bit stiffer than 3603, I think people get better bends out of 3603 than they will with this stuff.

I'll get pics up soon and when I rebuild my loop (pending metalwork) I'll post filled pix.

@serial- it feels like it probably is polyurethane, I don't have the lab equipment to determine it's makeup though. ...And no, before you ask, I'm not going to go dunk it in acetone to satisfy your curiosity. You can buy some and do that test your self

Its bend radius is extremely good its stiff (should be) but it will make the same bends.
And PUR has worse clarity than PVC tubing but with all the dye people use does it matter?
Oh also, Marci got news that 2075 is the best tubing for watercooling polyurethane as well...

[WiCKeD]

My 12' of 2275 arrived today, it's not nearly as clear as 3603 but if it has the longevity claimed then it's what I'm looking for. It's also quite a bit stiffer than 3603, I think people get better bends out of 3603 than they will with this stuff.

I don't know how the 2275 compares to the 2075, but what's the point? If you are worrying about clouding and it looks horribly cloudy from the start, what are you accomplishing? The stuff I received from McMaster kinks more easily and scuffs more easily. Unless the 2275 is totally different, don't defend it just because you bought it... It's overpriced junk!

Now this... this is great! 7/16 x 11/16" Tygon. Easily slips over barbs with heated water and the thicker sidewalls make it kink far less than the Clearfex I was using before. Has the best minimum bend radius and does not look clunky in a small case. This plus smooth band belt clamps and perfect seal barbs = no worries whatsoever about leaking. Honestly, I think this is the ideal size.

If it clouds... oh well.

[ranker]

Well, I bought myself some Tygon 2075 and let's just say Wicked's pics aren't an exaggeration. It's a milky white color and as stiff as my pecker in a Vegas strip club.

I'll be using it just because I paid $50 for it but I'm not at all pleased with the aesthetics of it. Why pay 50% more for tubing that doesn't cloud when it looks clouded already?

[InTheFlow]

Well, I bought myself some Tygon 2075 and let's just say Wicked's pics aren't an exaggeration. It's a milky white color and as stiff as my pecker in a Vegas strip club.

Nice analogy...LOL

I'll be using it just because I paid $50 for it but I'm not at all pleased with the aesthetics of it. Why pay 50% more for tubing that doesn't cloud when it looks clouded already?

Good question. I'm going to stick with the masterkleer myself.