What kind of tubing do you use for water cooling?

The most common hard tubes for liquid cooling are acrylic (plexiglass) or PETG (polyethylene terephthalate). They are cheap, easy to come by, and can be shaped and bent in every household.

What size tubing should I use for water cooling?

The most common sizes are 1/2 inch (13 mm) and 5/8 inch (16 mm). As for HD compression fittings, it’s a similar setup to the barb compression counterparts, but these are designed for use with hard tubing.

Is hardline tubing better than flexible?

There are positives and negatives to both soft and hard tubing when it comes to PC water cooling. Soft tubing is flexible and easier to install but is more difficult to shape and create clean looking systems, while harder tubing is more difficult to get right but can lead to some seriously beautiful results.

What is soft tubing?

Soft Tubing is a very popular solution for connecting everything in the loop as it is easy to work with and we recommend it if you are a beginner. Before you buy, make sure the size (ID and OD) of the tube matches the size of your fittings and vice a verse.

Is PETG better than acrylic?

PETG is a great choice for machine guarding. It is much stronger than acrylic but does not have the impact strength of polycarbonate. PETG provides excellent toughness, gloss and chemical resistance. It is easier to fabricate than polycarbonate and the standard grade is made from FDA approved resin.

How do I choose a tubing size?

When working with suction lift or pressure: Select tubing with thicker wall thickness. Viscous liquids: Select tubing with thicker wall thickness and bigger inner diameter. High precision requirement: Select the tubing with the smallest inner diameter that can meet the flow rate requirement.

Is water Cooling worth it?

According to Mark Gallina, liquid cooling more “efficiently distributes heat over more convection surface area (radiator) than pure conduction, allowing for reduced fan speeds (better acoustics) or higher total power.” In other words, it’s more efficient, and often quieter.

What is the difference between PETG and Polycarbonate?

PETG is food grade, has good impact strength but cannot be used if exposed to UV rays. Polycarbonate is the most impact resistant of the three materials discussed here, but can be negatively affected if exposed to certain oils and chemicals.

What is PETG tubing?

PETG tubing PETG is the perfect solution for those who want that sexy hard loop look without the hassle of working with a material that’s hard to bend. It’s an easy plastic to bend and with the right tools such as our RFB finishing bets, benders, and cutters, PETG is the easiest solution to a hard line loop.