12-16-2017
03:08 PM
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03-05-2024
09:37 PM
by
ROGBot
12-16-2017 07:23 PM
12-18-2017 06:40 PM
Homewrecker wrote:
This would probably be better asked in a water cooling forum as this section deals with Motherboards.
12-16-2017 09:25 PM
GEEKCPA wrote:
I'm at the stage in my build where I'll be cutting and bending tubing. I plan to use Mayhems Aurora Silver, and noted on the bottle they recommend using a filter. Is this really required? If I should insert a filter in the loop what model should I use and where can I get it? I've seen a few online, but would like opinions on which is the best.
12-19-2017 02:40 AM
12-19-2017 09:28 AM
Homewrecker wrote:
TBH, I didn't find the switch over to hard tube all that difficult. I practiced on a piece before 'going live'. Using dedicated bending and measuring equipment makes the job alot easier.
12-20-2017 07:42 AM
GEEKCPA wrote:
The measurement seems to be my biggest problem, and getting the bend in the right spot. What is this equipment you mentioned, and where did you get it?
I'm just using a small ruler or tape (whichever fits in the respective area). I've tried the cutting wheel tool that came with the Thermaltake cutting/bending kit, but it sometimes cracks the tubing. I can't get a square cut with my Dremel, so the best so far has been a fine-tooth hack saw in a cheap miter box.
12-20-2017 09:56 AM
Skunkfoo wrote:
I used Thermaltake's bending kit in my build. The only tools I used in it was the tube cutter and the reamer. I tried the mandrels and I found them too hard to use and error prone. Even if you have perfect measurements I could never get the heated tubes on the mandrels perfectly. This is probably because I did not use jigs and I heated the tubes away from the mandrels. I had great success with just eyeballing bends by hand.
Here is my bending trick:
1) rough cut a section of tube (estimate how long the section needs to be and add .5-1 inch more on each end)
2) heat the tubes and hand bend them, You can use something that has a square corner like a book (dictionary works well) to make sure the bend is 90 degrees
3) trim small sections off the ends of the section until they fit perfectly
I'm perplexed how you were able to crack tubing using the Thermaltake cutter. I'm guessing you applied far too much pressure before beginning to turn the cutter. I just turn the dial until it touches the tubing then turn 1/2 turn. Then rotate the cutter 2 times then another 1/2 turn. Repeat until the tube is cut through.
12-20-2017 12:10 PM
12-21-2017 08:17 PM