Brass/Copper Water Lines ( Newb )

2 1 · Nov 11, 2014

ive never watercooled a pc,but my 3rd build I wanna try to water cool this new build im gonna get started over winter..

I wanna know how to get some copper or brass hard lines instead of clear tubing.

I also want to know whats envolved and what do I need ?

-tony-

Nebulous · Nov 11, 2014

Copper and brass will entail brazing with a blow torch. Not easy by any means if you don't know how to use a torch. Brazing Info .

You'll need:

Torch
Flux
Copper tubing and angle fittings to make turns/bends.
Pipe Cutter
Tape measure
Steel wool

I weld at a auto body shop and I've done plumbing. It's basically the same method except in plumbing we use a small can propane torch.

Robert17 · Nov 11, 2014

Read over this first; you'll be glad you did.

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/...Water-Cooling-Your-PC-***-READ-THIS-FIRST-***

Shuruga2 · Nov 12, 2014

Nebulous said:
Copper and brass will entail brazing with a blow torch. Not easy by any means if you don't know how to use a torch. Brazing Info .

You'll need:

Torch
Flux
Copper tubing and angle fittings to make turns/bends.
Pipe Cutter
Tape measure
Steel wool

I weld at a auto body shop and I've done plumbing. It's basically the same method except in plumbing we use a small can propane torch.

What about flare fittings instead? (Copper)
Using soft copper you could hand bend it but a bending spring would be a smart idea.
Flaring tool
2 wrenches
Tubing cutter

In reality though it would be much smarter to start with the flexible plastic tubing so you get a better idea of how your system will go together. It will also let you make mistakes or changes cheaply.

Mandrake4565 · Nov 12, 2014

Have a look at this thread.

Mr.Scott · Nov 12, 2014

Seek out the Witchdoctor here. He's done this before.

http://www.overclockaholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5427

Silver_Pharaoh · Nov 12, 2014

Just remember to heat the fitting in order to draw the solder up into the fitting and make a solid seal.

2 1 · Nov 13, 2014

ive done copper plumbing before,in my fathers basement with him,and ive done copper brake lines for automobiles

so I have a lot of knowledge between the two,copper brake lines are much more softer and prone to kink. As opposed to plumbing which takes some elbow grease I just love love love the look of black and copper/brass lines

thanks a lot for the information guuiissss

DD

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