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Do the plastic C style clamps work?

post #1 of 5
5/8/12 at 8:46am
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Hey everyone, i'm redoing my build into a new case, and i'm wondering if those C-clip crimp style clips are secure enough to use.

I've been using just scew-type hose clamps since i began watercooling, but now that I have a good case, and i'm trying to make the system look nice, i'm just a bit worried that they might be prone to leaks.

( too poor for compression fittings )

Using 1/2" ID tubing, with 3/4" OD
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post #2 of 5
5/8/12 at 8:49am
Yeah they should work just as well, as long as you tighten them enough.

Honestly, zipties work the same and IMO look better than those, but that's all opinion.
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post #3 of 5
5/8/12 at 8:54am
They work just fine, the only downfall is they are very hard to get back off, especially if you have them in difficult to reach places. Just my opinion though.
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5/8/12 at 8:54am
I'm using these in my BOINC rig. Work great and don't look terrible (which IMO worm drive do!)
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post #5 of 5
5/8/12 at 9:26am
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well i have plenty of zip ties as well... I suppose I could give them a shot.

I'm building a test bench rig, and i'm trying to keep it as neat and clean looking as possible. (and access to them should not be an issue.

see my sig thingy, i've arleady lost a few hundred bucks to water leaks.

And butcher, those are the clamps i'm talking about.
Edited by Jixr - 5/8/12 at 9:35am
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