Pro/Forums - View Single Post - If I increase tubing ID...should I also chance WB?

awesterink · 07-15-2002, 04:20 PM

Okay, so I have come to the sad realization that my Innovatek kit is not as flawless as it was cracked up to be. You guys have kindly pointed out to me that my 1/4" tubing is way too small, possibly causing my pump to work too hard and vibrate.

I have no problem with going to 1/2" tubing, but does that also mean I need to change waterblocks? Wat size channel should those be?

If a smaller channel in the WB increase flows speed through the block, but also increases resistance and backpressure, it makes me wonder what is the right balance is.

For 1/2" tubing, is the MAZE3 a better choice than the Innovacool ?

Some day I hope to help out here with ANSWERS instead of just questions.....feel so nooby....

07-15-2002, 04:20 PM	#1
awesterink Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 53	If I increase tubing ID...should I also chance WB? Okay, so I have come to the sad realization that my Innovatek kit is not as flawless as it was cracked up to be. You guys have kindly pointed out to me that my 1/4" tubing is way too small, possibly causing my pump to work too hard and vibrate. I have no problem with going to 1/2" tubing, but does that also mean I need to change waterblocks? Wat size channel should those be? If a smaller channel in the WB increase flows speed through the block, but also increases resistance and backpressure, it makes me wonder what is the right balance is. For 1/2" tubing, is the MAZE3 a better choice than the Innovacool ? Some day I hope to help out here with ANSWERS instead of just questions.....feel so nooby....