Still more Noob questions

Aardil · 11-03-2002, 10:08 AM

I take it most of you knowledgeable readers have seen my post about my dual water cooling system. This weekend I have been cruising the boards looking for info and think I may have spotted a major flaw in my system. I am using 2 brass tees and several brass elbows. If what I read is correct I would be better off using graduale (sp?) bends either out of hose or preformed out of copper tubing to lessen the restriction. Maybe soldier up a couple of "y" tubes to replace the Tees. Since I have already spent the money on the fittings I will go ahead with the original plan but wondering if you think doing the above would really make any noticeable difference? Dam dont even have the first ounce of water flowing and already planning to remake it

As always your input is greatly appreciated
Aardil

airspirit · 11-03-2002, 10:37 AM

It depends on your pump. If you're using a weak pump, it could make a huge difference. If you're using a strong pump, it won't be as big a deal. I use 4x 1/2" elbow, 4x PVC 90 deg. bend, 3 hose conversion connectors, a 3/8" block, and a T in my res/airtrap, and I'm doing fine with a 350 GPH pump.

Aardil · 11-03-2002, 11:03 AM

Eheim 1250 Pump will be in tommorrow unless Fed Ex delivers to wrong Place AGAIN

Aardil

MadDogMe · 11-03-2002, 12:46 PM

The less fittings the better!, fittings and equal Y's are'nt as bad if they have an internal diametre that matches the tubes, usualy they have a tiny inner size AND the friction/restriction of the curve. don't use them unless you have to. I use PVC tube at the moment but am getting silicone 'soon as'

, much easier on the bends, and cheaper & better(IMO) than Tygon(unless seeing the water means THAT much to you

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Digweed · 11-04-2002, 11:26 AM

They must be some very tight curves if your tygon wont handle it.

It might be worth looking at some gradual bends as you mentioned, the best example i can find at the moment is some eheim ones here http://www.silverprop.com/sp/shop.asp

either using sleeve bends, or elbows that are'nt on a straight 90 degree bend. Either that, or im sure your local plumbing/hardware store will have something similar which should help the water flow smoother.

Edit: should also mention, if you can't find 'Y' fittings with a nice wide internal diameter, i've seen sections cut off a thick sheet of perspex/acrylic used, drilled out at the top from angles into a vertical inlet, just drilled and tapped with BSP hose barbs epoxied in. Difficult to explain, but the general idea is there.

11-03-2002, 10:08 AM	#1
Aardil Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 174	Still more Noob questions I take it most of you knowledgeable readers have seen my post about my dual water cooling system. This weekend I have been cruising the boards looking for info and think I may have spotted a major flaw in my system. I am using 2 brass tees and several brass elbows. If what I read is correct I would be better off using graduale (sp?) bends either out of hose or preformed out of copper tubing to lessen the restriction. Maybe soldier up a couple of "y" tubes to replace the Tees. Since I have already spent the money on the fittings I will go ahead with the original plan but wondering if you think doing the above would really make any noticeable difference? Dam dont even have the first ounce of water flowing and already planning to remake it As always your input is greatly appreciated Aardil

11-03-2002, 10:37 AM	#2
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	It depends on your pump. If you're using a weak pump, it could make a huge difference. If you're using a strong pump, it won't be as big a deal. I use 4x 1/2" elbow, 4x PVC 90 deg. bend, 3 hose conversion connectors, a 3/8" block, and a T in my res/airtrap, and I'm doing fine with a 350 GPH pump. __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied

11-04-2002, 11:26 AM	#5
Digweed Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4	They must be some very tight curves if your tygon wont handle it. It might be worth looking at some gradual bends as you mentioned, the best example i can find at the moment is some eheim ones here http://www.silverprop.com/sp/shop.asp either using sleeve bends, or elbows that are'nt on a straight 90 degree bend. Either that, or im sure your local plumbing/hardware store will have something similar which should help the water flow smoother. Edit: should also mention, if you can't find 'Y' fittings with a nice wide internal diameter, i've seen sections cut off a thick sheet of perspex/acrylic used, drilled out at the top from angles into a vertical inlet, just drilled and tapped with BSP hose barbs epoxied in. Difficult to explain, but the general idea is there. __________________ You are not your overclock. You are not how much memory you have in your banks. You are not the case you mod, you are not the contents of your hard disk. You are not your frucken 3dmarks. You are the all whining, all crashing, crap of the computing world. Last edited by Digweed; 11-04-2002 at 11:41 AM.

11-03-2002, 11:03 AM	#3
Aardil Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 174	Eheim 1250 Pump will be in tommorrow unless Fed Ex delivers to wrong Place AGAIN Aardil

11-03-2002, 12:46 PM	#4
MadDogMe Thermophile Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Just shut up ;) ... Posts: 1,068	The less fittings the better!, fittings and equal Y's are'nt as bad if they have an internal diametre that matches the tubes, usualy they have a tiny inner size AND the friction/restriction of the curve. don't use them unless you have to. I use PVC tube at the moment but am getting silicone 'soon as' , much easier on the bends, and cheaper & better(IMO) than Tygon(unless seeing the water means THAT much to you )...

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