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Pulsarius

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Hello.
Got some questions :) iam going to get parts for a rigid WC loop , but i might need some 90º conectors , but iam afraid to get 90º conectors and then iam not able to place them in the direction i want , for that i will need to get rotary curves right ?
Thinking of getting this:.

Rigid conectors:.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/monsoon-hardline-economy-compression-fittings-3-8-x-1-2-red.html

Tubing:.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/monsoon-petg-hardline-tube-3-8-x-1-2-36-4-pack-blood-red.html

Reservoir:.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/monsoon-mmrs-fully-assembled-and-customizable-reservoir-style-1.html

now for the 90º curves... :)

i saw this:.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-af-angled-90-g1-4-fitting-black.html#Details
but i dont think this ones arent rotary.

or this:.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/swiftech-90-swivel-elbow-lok-seal-adapter-black.html#Details
i think this ones are.

But any sugestion or heads up in 90º curves ?
If i get non rotary curves i will have a hard time to place them facing a especific direction of my needs ?
any other sugestions in 90º Curves ?

And i will use a Fractal Define S Case for the build, thats why i might need some 90º Curves for "tight" tubeing routeing, and cause the parts will be brought to me from the US to Portugal by a friend , i rather have 90º curves and not need them , that need them and dont have them or get them in europ for a much expensive price , whatever the part.

Yes iam new in watercolling :):).
Thanks.
Pulsarius.
 
If you're using rigid tubing just bend the tube, don't use a rotary.
 
hello again ATMINSIDE , but iam afraid :D haha , it will be my 1º time .... :D in rigid tube :p . and BTW this a Pump block that haves 2x inlet and 2x outlet i can always place the purge valve in the vertical outlet of the pump block ? or ?

using this as example , space i tight ,
https://mnpctech.com/images/companies/3/1_fractal_design_define_s_gaming_pc_case_mod_mnpctech5.jpg

the reservoir from the link in the 1ºpost , will be the 200mm res to fill the case a bit more and i forgot my Rad its also Thicker , Phobya G-Changer v2
 
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You do not necessarily require rotary fixtures.

You can usually 'get away' with simply screwing on a connector another 1/2 to 3/4 turn tighter than what you would normally do to achieve your desired angle.

Another trick is to place another O-Ring on top of the existing one to double up on the thickness and provide further 'tightening' adjustment. I have not used this technique myself but do know of a couple of builders who do this without issue.
 
If you can, you should use two 45. 90 degree turns really hurt flow.
 
Nice res. The guys are right just bend the tube it is quite easy and there are no shortage of how to videos out there. Just be careful not to over heat them as when the tube forms bubbles there is a potential spot for a leak down the road. Should you still decide not to bend either fitting will work my preference would be for the rotary, doubling up on O rings is not necessarily a good idea.

If it was me I would bend your tube, get a heat gun and take your time. There are bending kits out there or you can make your own jig with different sized round objects like OBS pipe or even larger sockets from any socket set you might have laying around.
 
Thanks Everyone , i didnt order the 90º´s , once i get all the parts , ill try to figure if i need some .

got a question , iam trying to find a Fabric or metal , dust filter , the filter will be placed between the fans(push) and the rad, i found this need an opinion :.

400 mesh staineless stell:.
http://pt.aliexpress.com/item/T316-....5.OzotFS&isOrigTitle=true&isOrig=true#extend

200 mesh Staineless stell:.
http://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1pc-n....6.y7Symx&isOrigTitle=true&isOrig=true#extend

Nylon many filtration from 80 mesh till 500 mesh:.
http://pt.aliexpress.com/item/Serie....5.ChQQOt&isOrigTitle=true&isOrig=true#extend

any opinion on the type of filter and mesh ?

the fans are Corsair SP120 High Preformance.
 
Yes - Don't bother with anything but these filters... http://www.demcifilter.com/

Note that filters will reduce your airflow but they do keep your interior a lot cleaner than running without. I always prefer to run with filtered intakes.

if i place the radiator on the front , and because it is a thick radiator(Phobya G-Changer V2) i will place the fans not inside the case but outside ill link a picture for ppl understand , that said i will get also a Moded Bezel for my case from Mnpctech, i might order a custom filter for that front bezel ... that would work great , since the bezel mesh is metal i can place the filter inside .

http://mnpctech.com/fractal-design-...esh-custom-replacement-front-bezel-plate.html

Scroll down for the manufature process of that bezel and you will see some pictures of what iam talking about.
 
Hi Pulsarius
I do not recommend use the steel mesh, because they conduct electricity. Better use the Nylon, Polyurethane foam or Polyester material. This mesh dust filter are better for your PC case fan.
 
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Hi Pulsarius
I do not recommend use the steel mesh, because they conduct electricity. Better use the Nylon, Polyurethane foam or Polyester material. These dust filter materials are better for PC case.

The whole case conducts electricity.........................
 
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