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I am about to set up my first water cooling configuration and I could not find a cap to put on my T-Line for after I fill and bleed the system. Where can I find one?
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Where do I find a cap for my T-Line?
- Thread starter Nick Burns
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Go to www.mcmaster.com - and do a search for 'tube test plug'- they are perfect for capping a T-Line 
How it works, is you screw in the thumbscrew/wingnut on top, and it compresses a big O-ring. The O-Ring expands, and forms a great seal. Add a hose clamp, and you're all set.
I would get the stainless steel one with a thumbscrew, or a 'lightweight vinyl' one with a wingnut. I have bought, and used both of these without problems. The steel one looks nicer - but isn't available for 3/4" ID tubing unfortunately.
How it works, is you screw in the thumbscrew/wingnut on top, and it compresses a big O-ring. The O-Ring expands, and forms a great seal. Add a hose clamp, and you're all set.
I would get the stainless steel one with a thumbscrew, or a 'lightweight vinyl' one with a wingnut. I have bought, and used both of these without problems. The steel one looks nicer - but isn't available for 3/4" ID tubing unfortunately.
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Look for plastic or brass plugs (sometimes called Test Plugs) at a Home Depot or Lowes type place.
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Yep. I got a 1/2" barb with threads on the other end for a cap. Get the cap too, you are all set, airtight.johan851 said:
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Home Depot or Lowes is as far as you need to go for T-line cap lovin.
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I'm going to use a 5/8" or 9/16" bolt. One that's laying in the garage someplace.
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its probably not as good as these but for my 1/2" tubing i just used a marble i had laying around. I carry my PC to lans almost every weekend and no leaks yet. Its a bit tougher to get out but is the ultimate in ghetto solutions.
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lol, a battery? You must not worry about corrosion much? I could see your blocks flooded with battery acid if that was a permanent solution. Sounds like I will be giving Home Depot and Lowe's a visit.
I found a plastic thingy in my basement... perfect fit. seek and ye shall find... err whatever
although, i have it capped only about 50% of the time.
BTW: Nick Burns... i grew up in overland park, KS. its been YEARS, but i still remember the ol' stompin grounds ( the mall )...
although, i have it capped only about 50% of the time.
BTW: Nick Burns... i grew up in overland park, KS. its been YEARS, but i still remember the ol' stompin grounds ( the mall
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http://www.eldonjames.com/html/sample_guestbook.html for free samples , http://www.eldonjames.com/html/adapter.html for partlist for sample req . I saw this on XS forums got me some stuff coming , dont abuse it!
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poMONKEY- How lond ago did you live here? Did all of us high school kids still act like spoiled asses and sit around the mall trying to think of something better to do? I hate Kansas. It is so boring.
SK8- what part is it that I want from that site to get to cap the end of my T-line? I don't know all of the different types of barbs yet.
SK8- what part is it that I want from that site to get to cap the end of my T-line? I don't know all of the different types of barbs yet.
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Also, What should I put down for a company? I was thinking I could put down overclockers.com and maybe write a review or something?
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lol. I am glad you got out alive.
