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GeminiCool · 04-03-2002, 08:50 AM

In the spirit of sharing. =)

Here is my experience, take it for what its worth. I chose to use a silicon adeasive sealent with a nutrual cure. The top is Polycarbonate and UV stabalized (just incase of dylite and UV lights).

I considered the o-ring approach however this is what I found. The polycarbonate will flex even although it is .250 thick, when 25psi of pressure is given to the block. Now, this should not be an issue unless you have a killer pump, but if you do have such a pump be aware of this and test the block at full pressure OUTSIDE your PC. By using the screws and silicon adheasive, I am able to create a bond that withstands higher pressures than an o-ring alone. I have been testing this setup for about 6 months now and have not had any problems.

Peter.

04-03-2002, 08:50 AM	#30
GeminiCool Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 20	In the spirit of sharing. =) Here is my experience, take it for what its worth. I chose to use a silicon adeasive sealent with a nutrual cure. The top is Polycarbonate and UV stabalized (just incase of dylite and UV lights). I considered the o-ring approach however this is what I found. The polycarbonate will flex even although it is .250 thick, when 25psi of pressure is given to the block. Now, this should not be an issue unless you have a killer pump, but if you do have such a pump be aware of this and test the block at full pressure OUTSIDE your PC. By using the screws and silicon adheasive, I am able to create a bond that withstands higher pressures than an o-ring alone. I have been testing this setup for about 6 months now and have not had any problems. Peter.