I've been doing some extensive research into my watercooling build, and still have yet to actually commit any money to purchasing parts.
I've decided that I'm going to go with a completely rigid delivery method to move the coolant around the loop, as I really hate the look of flexible tubing.
I know that many people use the Bitspower Crystal Link to create purely rigid loops inside small form factor cases, however I'm going to be doing my build inside a mid tower case and will require lengths longer than the maximum 5 slot provided by Bitspower.
Through my research, I've learned that the tubing Bitspower uses is 10mm ID and 12mm OD. What I'm wondering is if I were to use 3/8" ID 1/2" OD polycarbonate tubing found here: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=43102&catid=704
Is there enough clearance inside the BP-BSWP-C47 fittings to account for the .7mm larger OD of the polycarbonate? Second question, is there enough material on the BP-BSWP-C47 to mill out the additional .7mm of clearance required without structurally weakening the fitting if clearance is not available as is?
I may be over thinking this, but I've been unable to come across anywhere on the net that sells 10mm ID 12mm OD polycarbonate, or even plain clear acrylic (that isn't overseas). I don't mind ordering from the States, but do prefer to order within Canada if at all possible.
I've decided that I'm going to go with a completely rigid delivery method to move the coolant around the loop, as I really hate the look of flexible tubing.
I know that many people use the Bitspower Crystal Link to create purely rigid loops inside small form factor cases, however I'm going to be doing my build inside a mid tower case and will require lengths longer than the maximum 5 slot provided by Bitspower.
Through my research, I've learned that the tubing Bitspower uses is 10mm ID and 12mm OD. What I'm wondering is if I were to use 3/8" ID 1/2" OD polycarbonate tubing found here: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=43102&catid=704
Is there enough clearance inside the BP-BSWP-C47 fittings to account for the .7mm larger OD of the polycarbonate? Second question, is there enough material on the BP-BSWP-C47 to mill out the additional .7mm of clearance required without structurally weakening the fitting if clearance is not available as is?
I may be over thinking this, but I've been unable to come across anywhere on the net that sells 10mm ID 12mm OD polycarbonate, or even plain clear acrylic (that isn't overseas). I don't mind ordering from the States, but do prefer to order within Canada if at all possible.