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dreammmatt
10-06-03, 09:57 PM
Hi all! I am getting this: http://www.dtekcustoms.com/product.asp?0=207&1=218&3=70
along with my watercooling stuff, and intend to use it to fill the system. I was wondering, how exACTly would i seal off the nub of the T-Fitting when i dont need it - it needs to be water tight for when i transport my system. My friend suggested a valve, but, i am not sure of how i would connect that...mebe a tube from the t-fitting to the valve...
Thanx
DreamMMatt
Pixel
10-06-03, 10:04 PM
just look around at home depot and u can find some dandy stuff to seal that with if u get lazy shove a double "a" battery in there ;)
UberBlue
10-06-03, 10:28 PM
A 1/2" barb with male pipe threads, and a cap with female pipe threads. Apply teflon tape and presto, a watertight seal.
squeakygeek
10-06-03, 10:37 PM
Also, check and see if you can't get a brass tee for about the same price at home depot or equivilent.
dreammmatt
10-06-03, 10:46 PM
well, i placed the order, seing as i need my stuff for a LAN on saturday, i decided to get it - though i will indeed look around at home depot.
Soja
10-06-03, 10:55 PM
1/2" (or whatever tubing size you use) pvc/brass cap + hose clamp. I use a rubber plug that should stay on but hose clamps are cheap insurance. Man when will these "what do I plug my t-line with" threads end? :bang head
MuEagle05
10-06-03, 11:03 PM
i use an old cork from a wine bottle
dreammmatt
10-06-03, 11:23 PM
wow, Soja, we would have nearly hte same cooling cfg. once mine is finished. cool - no pun intended...lol... wine bottle...interesting...i might be able to find one of those around... or i could just buy one...
Soja
10-06-03, 11:53 PM
Yeah I found my rubber plug next to the corks. They cost like 30 cents.
Giblet Plus!
10-06-03, 11:56 PM
I use the top of a Crayola marker.
Soja
10-07-03, 12:54 AM
Lol giblet, I actually used that method for a while.
cherryp00t
10-07-03, 12:55 AM
anything thats half an inch and a hose clamp will work well
Pixel
10-07-03, 01:40 AM
http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=138275&perpage=30&pagenumber=3

i like scanidos stoppers!
UberBlue
10-07-03, 09:20 AM
A younger siblings finger! You might have to duct tape em to something to keep em from tearing stuff up though. And a strip over the mouth to keep down the noise.
Pixel
10-07-03, 09:51 AM
hah! i think a battery will make ur mommy happier though ;)
JasonKosi
10-07-03, 10:44 AM
I'd be worried about electrolyte leaking from the battery...
UberBlue
10-07-03, 11:16 AM
Originally posted by JasonKosi
I'd be worried about electrolyte leaking from the battery...

A battery would be a temporary solution at best. As far as electrolyte, It would be a problem if it gets wet, which could easily happen.
dreammmatt
10-07-03, 02:42 PM
LOL...WATERCOOLING...."problem if it gets wet"....LOL...
UberBlue
10-07-03, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by dreammmatt
LOL...WATERCOOLING...."problem if it gets wet"....LOL...

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Read the rest of the sentence. :)
dreammmatt
10-07-03, 05:00 PM
i know, i am sorry if i made it sound like i was making fun of you - - i just liked 'that part' of the sentence, it was funny, you must admit; heh. again, sorry if you thought i was making fun of 'you'.
UberBlue
10-07-03, 05:03 PM
Originally posted by dreammmatt
i know, i am sorry if i made it sound like i was making fun of you - - i just liked 'that part' of the sentence, it was funny, you must admit; heh. again, sorry if you thought i was making fun of 'you'.

Not a problem, I thought your post was funny to.
Pixel
10-07-03, 05:07 PM
haha good stuff i love homedepot though they have everything!!
dreammmatt
10-07-03, 05:32 PM
they tore down a cheap appartment complex near my house and put one in - - it had been all those tenements made like, during WWII - but recently they had been festering the undergrowth of society, and the city felt that they had best go...TO MAKE WAY FOR HOME DEPOT! w00t!
Pixel
10-07-03, 05:35 PM
haha awesome! dont forget the greatness of autozone too ;) mmmm 1000grit sand paper just rough enuff to take the wax off a car but not the paint-----or lap a cpu to a beautiful shine! keke
UberBlue
10-07-03, 05:38 PM
Alright, this thread has gone way off topic. I'm just as guilty.
dreammmatt
10-07-03, 06:20 PM
Originally posted by UberBlue
Alright, this thread has gone way off topic. I'm just as guilty.

okay, from now on, only legit posts....lol:cool:
Pixel
10-07-03, 07:52 PM
haha! yea rediculous--- but im looking for a cap too and ill send u a pic of the one i get! ;)
madcow235
10-07-03, 08:16 PM
I made a nifty one out of a PVC barb and a PVC barb cap thingy along with an O-Ring under it for pure watertightness upto pressures my wc will never meet. it only cost $1.50 at Loews so its all good.