Question about tubing

[Captain Filth]

Was just at Home Depot looking at the tubing they had. I noticed that it is only rated to 70 degrees F. Which is only about 21 C. Should this be a concern? It Was also rated to 45 psi. I can't see a normal water cooling set up running that high, but out of coriosity high do they normaly run?

[dicecca112]

do yourself a favor and order some clearflex or tygon. That homedepot stuff is horrible, doesn't bend well, and isn't battle tested for watercooling, yeah somepeople use it but the majority of people are going to recommend you use tygon or clearflex60

[Senater_Cache]

I noticed that it is only rated to 70 degrees F.
hmm... that is BELOW my ambient temp. So my water will melt the tubing?
I think you misread something there buddy.

Last time I checked (and bought) cleraflex60 went for 75c / foot @ voyeurmods.com so $7.50 for ten feet instead of the usual 11-15 dollars.


right here (http://www.voyeurmods.com/index.php?action=item&id=621&prevaction=category&previd=23&prevstart=0)
PS voyeurmods is a respectable store. I and many I know have purchased from them with no complaints
(thanks for the tip nikshub1)

[Captain Filth]

It said 45 to 75 degrees Farenhieght @ 45psi. Do not use in ice makers.

Thats why I was wondering if it would work. It's about $3 for 10' and I waon't have to deal with shipping.

[mata2974]

Use clearflex, if you need some send me a PM I can sell you for 50 cents a ft

[Diggrr]

That's it's recommended pressure rating at those temperatures. That means it'll split wide open at those temps if you exceed 45psi (and thus can't be used on your household water system).
A watercooling rig varies in it's pressure with pumps and restrictions, but is most often below 2 psi.

The tubing's not too bad, I used it in my first rig for a year or two. Just make sure you get the thicker walled stuff (1/8"), as the thin (1/16" wall) stuff will collapse in even a modest bend. Masterclear/Clearflex is better, and Silicone is better still, but the Depot's stuff will suffice.
I had mine up to 60C or so when my pump went and forgot to plug itself in. :)

[Captain Filth]

Great thanks guys.