Quick question about silicone hosing

drew · 04-18-2002, 05:46 PM

Hi, sorry if this is a stupid question but I'm shopping around for some silicone hose and found this stuff on mcmaster.com for $1.22/foot.

Silicone Rubber Tubing Soft, 1/2" ID, 5/8" OD, 1/16" Wall, Translucent, 50A

Is this what I'm looking for? I've got a TEC setup (1/2" OD barbs) and would like to switch my vinyl hosing to silicone.

Thanks!

Xel · 04-18-2002, 06:12 PM

You want to switch to tygon, not silicon.

http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/sho...ighlight=tygon

redleader · 04-18-2002, 06:29 PM

Si is good. Tygon may be a tad better.

Both will work.

ECUPirate · 04-18-2002, 08:05 PM

I believe the thick walled stuff is the preferred choice..
1/8" walls x 2. so, 1/2 ID, 3/4 OD . There is one thickness in the middle.. might be worth a shot. But yeah, I found out about tygon the day after I ordered my silicon... arghhh! It's strecthy, yet chemically resistant (probably won't absorb the water wetter), and is clear, not opaque.

Sherlock · 04-18-2002, 09:10 PM

I've been using the thick walled tygon (1/2 id 3/4 od) for a few days now and it's amazing. This stuff bends tightly without restricting flow; the full diameter stays open. My flow rate is noticably higher than with the vinyl I was using because the vinyl flattens out somewhat and kinks easily. There is also no bend memory with this stuff. I had just changed my vinyl tubing a month ago, added a water wetter, and within that time my vinyl had turned a little opaque and somewhat more rigid. Strange. Well I guess it's goodbye vinyl...Helllooo Tygon

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AL666 · 04-18-2002, 09:35 PM

tygon or silicone get thick wall version... 1/16 is no good

04-18-2002, 05:46 PM	#1
drew Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1	Quick question about silicone hosing Hi, sorry if this is a stupid question but I'm shopping around for some silicone hose and found this stuff on mcmaster.com for $1.22/foot. Silicone Rubber Tubing Soft, 1/2" ID, 5/8" OD, 1/16" Wall, Translucent, 50A Is this what I'm looking for? I've got a TEC setup (1/2" OD barbs) and would like to switch my vinyl hosing to silicone. Thanks! Last edited by drew; 04-18-2002 at 05:49 PM.

04-18-2002, 08:05 PM	#4
ECUPirate Hottest Stank of them All Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC area Posts: 533	I believe the thick walled stuff is the preferred choice.. 1/8" walls x 2. so, 1/2 ID, 3/4 OD . There is one thickness in the middle.. might be worth a shot. But yeah, I found out about tygon the day after I ordered my silicon... arghhh! It's strecthy, yet chemically resistant (probably won't absorb the water wetter), and is clear, not opaque. __________________ Does a radioactive cat have 18 half lifes? --Kenny my pimpin' rig: ...previously poorly cooled... 486DX-2 66mhz @ 75mhz, 4Mb ram, shared, 256Mb hard drive Onboard VGA, watercooled, of course 16-color monitor, labtec speakers, 28kbs USRobotics modem Windows XP (think about it) Maze 3, DDen GF3 block, Eheim 1250, econoline van HC, 1/2" hose w/ 5/8" fittings Comair 172mm fan

04-18-2002, 09:10 PM	#5
Sherlock Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 31	I've been using the thick walled tygon (1/2 id 3/4 od) for a few days now and it's amazing. This stuff bends tightly without restricting flow; the full diameter stays open. My flow rate is noticably higher than with the vinyl I was using because the vinyl flattens out somewhat and kinks easily. There is also no bend memory with this stuff. I had just changed my vinyl tubing a month ago, added a water wetter, and within that time my vinyl had turned a little opaque and somewhat more rigid. Strange. Well I guess it's goodbye vinyl...Helllooo Tygon ! __________________ A-XP1.75ghz/8k3a+/475W Turbo-cool PSU/60GBATA100 -512Corsair xms2400 w/AS3+spreders -R9700pro(volt-modded-water cooled) -16xdvd/HP 24x20x40x cdrw -Sherlock customized 'Hurricane' mid-tower case w/blowhole+baybus (case & ambient temps equal) -Z4(orig.)waterblock/ 380gphpump/ custom plexyglass resevoir/ Aquacoil2 radiator(L.pres.drp)/1/2"fittings/ -Purple Ice/Rounded IDE cables- All fit VERY nicely in a mid-tower case with great air flow

04-18-2002, 06:12 PM	#2
Xel Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 46	You want to switch to tygon, not silicon. http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/sho...ighlight=tygon

04-18-2002, 06:29 PM	#3
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	Si is good. Tygon may be a tad better. Both will work.

04-18-2002, 09:35 PM	#6
AL666 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The City Posts: 104	tygon or silicone get thick wall version... 1/16 is no good

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