s about watercooling
s about watercooling
Hey waiting for my last watercooling parts and I just wonderd if I could do the small bends like i.e the bend into the pump instead of using a 90 degree angle, like how I feel is like I feel it's supposed to work and like why not and I feel like I've seen it somewhere else, but I just wanted to make sure so I would order the fittings in case it wouldn't work. Only reason I would think it wouldn't be possible is if it's such a short bend so the tube would crack when cutting it smaller. (using PETG so it shouldn't.)
TL;DR: I am wondereing if I can do the 90 degree bends instead of buying 90 degree angled fittings. Only talking about like where it is the bend then it's just like 10mm until the fitting. Imo, it should work.
These fittings and hoses follow industrial standards for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, not limited to computer applications. I've handled numerous systems involving automatic machines and robotics. A common guideline for bending uncoated hoses is a ratio of 6 to 1. This means the bend should not be tighter than six times the hose diameter, otherwise it might kink more easily when heated.
There are also 30 and 45 degree fittings available, allowing for smaller bends in the hoses. I was wondering if you could provide these bends instead of purchasing a 90 degree fitting, as I'm concerned about tightness and potential cracking. This is PETG material, so it should be fine.
These fittings and hoses follow industrial standards for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, not limited to computer applications. I've handled numerous systems involving automatic machines and robotics. A common guideline for bending uncoated hoses is a ratio of 6 to 1. This means the bend should not be tighter than six times the hose diameter, otherwise it might kink more easily when heated.
CountMike shared insights on industrial fittings and hoses used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, noting they're not limited to computer applications. He emphasized bending unarmored hoses with a ratio of 6 to 1, meaning the bend should not be tighter than six times the hose diameter to avoid kinking, especially when heated. He illustrated with a ruler example, suggesting careful measurement to prevent issues, particularly with thin tubing like PETG.
Your tubing is 10mm thick, and when bending it from zero length, the 90-degree bend should finish at 60mm from that starting point.
CountMike shared the details about the tubing dimensions and the bending process. He mentioned starting from 0 length with a 90-degree turn that should finish at 60 mm from that point. He plans to use PETG from EKWB, with a thickness of 10mm, and will be working with three 500mm pieces for the first time. He also noted it's a CPU project and will try again with a GPU next time.
CountMike:
Good luck, hope the rest of the system is worth the effort.
Thanks!