On the quest for solid red tubing!

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 07:35 PM

I have my new build right around the corner and as I went to look for red tubes I was a bit disappointed with what I saw. Looking around at Fesser or Primochill, XSPC, whoever, it seems that all the offerings are clear red, or you can see the inside of the tube. I am looking for a solid version much like white or black tubing, and I am striking out bad at the moment.

If anyone knows of any around, please pop in a link.

This is what I do not want....

More like what I am looking for (of course in red)...

Cold Storm · Oct 29, 2012, 07:37 PM

http://www.freelin-wade.com/flexcoil...2371-l-en.html

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 07:38 PM

*shakes fist* get off my lawn...lol

Sorry man, I just don't see the coiled stuff looking good as far as I have to go in this TJ11.

erocker · Oct 29, 2012, 07:46 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PVC-Tubing-W...-/261082671225

Only stuff I can find that is opaque.

Cold Storm · Oct 29, 2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

*shakes fist* get off my lawn...lol

Sorry man, I just don't see the coiled stuff looking good as far as I have to go in this TJ11.

Well, get the red and do this...

how to dye water cooling tubing

Or,

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...ng-tubing.html

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PVC-Tubing-W...-/261082671225

Only stuff I can find that is opaque.

That looks like a solid lead, now if I can only get him to appease me and not take 10 days to get it to me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cold Storm

Well, get the red and do this...

how to dye water cooling tubing

Or,

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...ng-tubing.html

I have used RIT dye on stuff like this, its what I used to turn the X-Frame yellow bits black, but it leaves the tubing still able to see through it

Also, I won't be ordering until later tonight, so if you have any other links feel free to continue posting them

mechtech · Oct 29, 2012, 08:27 PM

RED

It's got to be heater hose
http://www.goodyearep.com/ProductsDetail.aspx?id=5902

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechtech

RED

It's got to be heater hose
http://www.goodyearep.com/ProductsDetail.aspx?id=5902

Does it make the PC go faster?

Would consider it, but it looks like the dull stuff like garden hoses are made of.

PopcornMachine · Oct 29, 2012, 09:34 PM

I found this at Frozen CPU.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/71...0c99s171#blank

[nevermind]I think it might be transparent.[/nevermind]

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 09:46 PM

The thought was there

I was running into a lot of that stuff.

da_vid · Oct 29, 2012, 09:54 PM

http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Composan...e-actif-Uv.htm

Maybe this (but it a french site )

cdawall · Oct 29, 2012, 09:57 PM

You should be able to find it looking for opaque red tubing

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...3110&catid=736

That is PVC in bright red.

for 1/2x5/8 all I see is ploy

http://www.ark-plas.com/products/detail.php?UID=842

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da_vid

http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Composan...e-actif-Uv.htm

Maybe this (but it a french site )

Will Google around and see if I can find any state side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawall

You should be able to find it looking for opaque red tubing

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...3110&catid=736

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ima...400/36185p.jpg

That is PVC in bright red.

for 1/2x5/8 all I see is ploy

http://www.ark-plas.com/products/detail.php?UID=842

That appears to be the same stuff erocker found on e-bay, no? $31 for 100'???? Seriously?

cdawall · Oct 29, 2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

That appears to be the same stuff erocker found on e-bay, no?

Yes it is my bad I only skimmed through the thread

. The poly stuff is however different you could always request a sample of it from them.

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 10:09 PM

You ever had any in hand? I'm wondering if these are too bright (more to orange) and wont match the Asus board that well, and maybe I should just go black or white.

cdawall · Oct 29, 2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

You ever had any in hand? I'm wondering if these are too bright (more to orange) and wont match the Asus board that well, and maybe I should just go black or white.

I have not, but go look at the local hardware stores I am pretty sure the Lowes near me carries red opaque PVC, but in the wrong size (1/4?) the color should be the same. I strongly doubt it will be orange, but it will be a very bright red. I for one think that black compression fittings with opaque red tubing will look very nice and different.

cadaveca · Oct 29, 2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

You ever had any in hand? I'm wondering if these are too bright (more to orange) and wont match the Asus board that well, and maybe I should just go black or white.

red fittings, black tubing. +1.

Why fuch around? Not that muc hred on board, GPU, or whatever blocks u buy for the card. hints of red on board, board heatsink, pump...

I wouldn't even do full red sleeving.

NEvermind red fittings, anodized, might match the board cooler great too. Unless you watercool the board...but I dunno why ya would bother except for looks. VRm can do like 1200W, CPU needs about 120W.

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 10:40 PM

that means I got to buy fittings and tube, I was just gonna stretch it on 1/2" fittings as the only thing I am cooling is the CPU will the Apogee Drive II.

Sticking with black leads in the TJ11, but I do only really see two fittings on the block, may be worth it for the bling factor. What looks sexy and still works in fittings?

@ dave directly....I don't have a CPU cooler that will look good on there for air coolers, and the swifty block has a red LED...lol

cadaveca · Oct 29, 2012, 10:41 PM

monsoon fittings. I think they are dangerden-made.

I kinda like koolance's too, for looks, but gold letting won't fit.

I meant the board. and the swiffy CPU cooler you can change out the plastic. But I digress, board is red/black.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=34534

anyway, black tubing, red fittings would match the board coolers more black then red...

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 10:44 PM

Those monsoons are more of an electric red aren't they? Koolance looks like they will work, but no red

I'm also leaning to maybe white since all the tabs and clips are accented in white, too much?

Cold Storm · Oct 29, 2012, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

Those monsoons are more of an electric red aren't they? Koolance looks like they will work, but no red

I'm also leaning to maybe white since all the tabs and clips are accented in white, too much?

It's a electric type red.. not a bold red like you want.

Edit, You can all ways buy the white Monsoon's and spray them red up top, with white accents...

I liked them, but you gotta check how you tighten them.. if you do to tight, your going to have fun taking the loop apart.

sneekypeet · Oct 29, 2012, 10:56 PM

So black Fesser tubing
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/86...?tl=g30c99s171

And a pair of these?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16...l=g30c569s1761

Cold Storm · Oct 29, 2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

So black Fesser tubing
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/86...?tl=g30c99s171

And a pair of these?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16...l=g30c569s1761

I went that route. I liked it... Just gotta make sure not to tighten it so much.. I got pissy and stopped using them.. lol

sneekypeet · Oct 30, 2012, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

So black Fesser tubing
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/86...?tl=g30c99s171

And a pair of these?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16...l=g30c569s1761

settled on this and ordered it, thanks guys!

Oct 29, 2012, 07:35 PM	#1
sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,022 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,039 Thanked 5,488 Times in 3,951 Posts System Specs	On the quest for solid red tubing! I have my new build right around the corner and as I went to look for red tubes I was a bit disappointed with what I saw. Looking around at Fesser or Primochill, XSPC, whoever, it seems that all the offerings are clear red, or you can see the inside of the tube. I am looking for a solid version much like white or black tubing, and I am striking out bad at the moment. If anyone knows of any around, please pop in a link. This is what I do not want.... More like what I am looking for (of course in red)... __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,022 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,039 Thanked 5,488 Times in 3,951 Posts System Specs	shakes fist get off my lawn...lol Sorry man, I just don't see the coiled stuff looking good as far as I have to go in this TJ11. __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,022 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,039 Thanked 5,488 Times in 3,951 Posts System Specs	that means I got to buy fittings and tube, I was just gonna stretch it on 1/2" fittings as the only thing I am cooling is the CPU will the Apogee Drive II. Sticking with black leads in the TJ11, but I do only really see two fittings on the block, may be worth it for the bling factor. What looks sexy and still works in fittings? @ dave directly....I don't have a CPU cooler that will look good on there for air coolers, and the swifty block has a red LED...lol __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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cadaveca My name is Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 10,779 (4.14/day) Thanks: 4,504 Thanked 5,239 Times in 3,213 Posts System Specs	monsoon fittings. I think they are dangerden-made. I kinda like koolance's too, for looks, but gold letting won't fit. I meant the board. and the swiffy CPU cooler you can change out the plastic. But I digress, board is red/black. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=34534 anyway, black tubing, red fittings would match the board coolers more black then red... __________________ Gadgets, Phones, Tablets, Cameras, TVs, HiFi...NextPowerUp -Only real men play games THIS way.

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,022 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,039 Thanked 5,488 Times in 3,951 Posts System Specs	Those monsoons are more of an electric red aren't they? Koolance looks like they will work, but no red I'm also leaning to maybe white since all the tabs and clips are accented in white, too much? __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,022 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,039 Thanked 5,488 Times in 3,951 Posts System Specs	So black Fesser tubing http://www.frozencpu.com/products/86...?tl=g30c99s171 And a pair of these? http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16...l=g30c569s1761 __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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