I think that a Disaster Recovery effort starts with a good design. Avoid using undersized barbs.
The braided stuff is fine, but stiff. If the block is lifted above the CPU, it will fry. I'll be using 3/4" ID braided vinyl tubing myself, along with some regular 1/2" ID simple vinyl tubing.
It should also be understood that the OCP has limits: it will not protect your CPU, if you suddenly take off the HSF or waterblock, while it's running.
A lot of the risks involved have a potential to appear when the rig is first run, while other risks are more long term. You ought to categorize them.
I'd forget about the water detector: the flow sensor will pickup on a fault. OC has an article on making one, out of an old fan, and copper fitting. Otherwise, there's one that was posted recently.
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