- Joined
- Jun 5, 2004
- Location
- New York City
I ask simply because a few months ago, I noticed I had a rather serious leaking problem at two of my barbs, but couldn't quite determine the source. I was really busy at the time, so I just disassembled my whole loop, and went back to stock air cooling for a while. Anyway, now I'm getting my WC loop setup again, and I'm wondering if my tubing could have been the culprit.
I don't think it was the barbs on the blocks, as water was escaping from the barbs on both my Storm G4 and Silverprop Fusion HL, so I assume that the problem was in the connection. Did I just have a bad seal, or is it possible that my tubing became mishaped and lead to leaks? I have 1/2" ID 3/4" OD Tygon R3603, so I would think it would keep a good shape, but is it possible that my tubing did become warped after about 6 months of use, causing leaks? I ask because I am ordering various other new components and such today, and I would like to know if I should order more tubing, or just stick with what I have.
I'm going to try to leak-test it a little later when I get the time, but before I can, anyone have any guesses what the cause could have been? Thanks!
I don't think it was the barbs on the blocks, as water was escaping from the barbs on both my Storm G4 and Silverprop Fusion HL, so I assume that the problem was in the connection. Did I just have a bad seal, or is it possible that my tubing became mishaped and lead to leaks? I have 1/2" ID 3/4" OD Tygon R3603, so I would think it would keep a good shape, but is it possible that my tubing did become warped after about 6 months of use, causing leaks? I ask because I am ordering various other new components and such today, and I would like to know if I should order more tubing, or just stick with what I have.
I'm going to try to leak-test it a little later when I get the time, but before I can, anyone have any guesses what the cause could have been? Thanks!