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stev · 08-22-2005, 08:04 AM

kimandsally,

ClearFlex tubing usually comes in two stiffnesses. One is the very flexable CleaFlex60 and the other being ClearFlex70.

The 60 is very flexable and can kink at times, but is very manageable to route the tubing. If you choose this, you may need some cool-sleeves to prevent kinks or get tubing elbow tracks. You may not need them if the routing is bad. The nice thing about the 60 other then being flexable is the tack feeing of the tubing. It really gripes the fittings on the parts. A nice seal.

The 70 is a little more stiff, but stops kinks from happening. It has a larger bend radius compared to the 60. It's more durable too.

Ask Danger-Den which type they offer 60 or 70 grade.

ClearFlex is about 1/2 the cost, ususally, than tygon, and is clear vs. being black. The UV is neat to have as well.

When you mention 1/2 system, is that a 1/2" ID tubing or 1/2"OD? 1/2" OD is 3/8" ID tubing and the cooling loop is really 3/8". You were not clear on that.

08-22-2005, 08:04 AM	#2
stev Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: niagara falls Posts: 96	kimandsally, ClearFlex tubing usually comes in two stiffnesses. One is the very flexable CleaFlex60 and the other being ClearFlex70. The 60 is very flexable and can kink at times, but is very manageable to route the tubing. If you choose this, you may need some cool-sleeves to prevent kinks or get tubing elbow tracks. You may not need them if the routing is bad. The nice thing about the 60 other then being flexable is the tack feeing of the tubing. It really gripes the fittings on the parts. A nice seal. The 70 is a little more stiff, but stops kinks from happening. It has a larger bend radius compared to the 60. It's more durable too. Ask Danger-Den which type they offer 60 or 70 grade. ClearFlex is about 1/2 the cost, ususally, than tygon, and is clear vs. being black. The UV is neat to have as well. When you mention 1/2 system, is that a 1/2" ID tubing or 1/2"OD? 1/2" OD is 3/8" ID tubing and the cooling loop is really 3/8". You were not clear on that.