Re: Is this the right copper for a waterblock?
Both of those are copper "sheet" which is to thin for a waterblock (0.064" and 0.051").
If the copper is to thin it won't be able to transfer enough heat to the tubes.
You need copper "plate" about 4mm (0.157") or 1/8" (0.125").
People prefer the oxygen free copper, but for your purposes I don't think it will matter.
I imagine you want to do something like the attached.
Use sliver solder as it will conduct heat better than lead/tin solder.
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Last edited by billbartuska; 02-10-2010 at 02:53 PM.
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