[Ranma13]

Haven't seen anyone mention this yet, but Monsoon just released their hardline compression fittings. Youtube video is here:



It involves gluing on an additional piece of acrylic on the end of the rigid acrylic, then screwing that into the fitting. Can't tell much more from the video alone. I ordered some to test out, will report back once I get them in 2 days.

 

[Ranma13]

I got the fittings in.

From left to right, you have the sleeve, the acrylic cap, the receptacle that screws onto the G1/4 port, and a right angle G1/4 adapter for scale.

To use the fitting, you have to glue the acrylic cap to the end of the acrylic tube, then slip the sleeve over it. The cap provides a lip for the sleeve to grab onto and stops it from slipping out. The sleeve then screws onto the receptacle, and the receptacle has a flat rubber washer that prevents leaks. The sleeve is made out of solid, heavy metal like you would expect a fitting to have, but the receptacle is made out of a lighter, thinner metal that almost feels like plastic.

The fitting is so strong primarily because of the glue. In the Youtube video, the designer mentions that you need to apply the glue evenly around the acrylic cap without any gaps or air bubbles. This is pretty crucial because the cap is what allows the sleeve to tighten down and compress the end of the tubing against the rubber washer on the receptacle. It's a compression fitting, but unlike your typical compression fitting that clamps around the tube, this one compresses the end of the tube against the washer.

Compared to the Primochill compression fitting, it's slightly longer:

But it also has a slightly smaller diameter than the Primochill fitting:

Both blend in quite well with the Bitspower black sparkle fittings:

The notches on the front are to help you tighten it down. If you buy the 6-pack (or the 4-pack if you go for the chain gun style fittings), it comes with a tool that either allows you to tighten it using the notches in the front or the holes on the side.

Once I get my caliper in, I can take some measurements.

 

[SSTGohanX]

Will these work with the primochill rigid tubing?

 

[DaaQ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSTGohanX

Will these work with the primochill rigid tubing?

Yes these fittings will work with the Primochill tubing.

 

[Lucas Bezerra]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranma13

Both blend in quite well with the Bitspower black sparkle fittings:

What color is that on the Monsoon? Chrome or Black Chrome? I'm asking because in the PPCs site their pictures are the same, I guess they are the black chrome version, but doesn't hurt asking

 

[Ranma13]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucas Bezerra

What color is that on the Monsoon? Chrome or Black Chrome? I'm asking because in the PPCs site their pictures are the same, I guess they are the black chrome version, but doesn't hurt asking

It's black chrome. The picture on PPC's site is wrong. The picture for the black chrome version is actually the regular chrome.

 

[B NEGATIVE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaaQ

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSTGohanX

Will these work with the primochill rigid tubing?

Yes these fittings will work with the Primochill tubing.

No,they wont. Monsoon are metric,Primochill are imperial.

 

[ZytheEKS]

Let's not forget their Monsoon Chain Gun Hardline fittings.



http://www.frozencpu.com/products/22810/ex-tub-2648/Monsoon_Chain_Gun_Hardline_Fitting_-_38ID_x_12OD_-_Single_Black_Chrome_CGH-3812-1-BC.html

 

[seross69]

Want to see pictures of how you do this!!!

 

[ZytheEKS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by B NEGATIVE

No,they wont. Monsoon are metric,Primochill are imperial.

You're a hardware rep now? Nice, who for?

Also their hardline fittings all seem to be listed as imperial so unless FCPU is advertising them wrong...
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/22731/ex-tub-2608/Monsoon_Free_Center_Hardline_Fitting_-_38ID_x_12OD_-_Single_Black_Chrome_FCH-3812-1-BC.html
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/22810/ex-tub-2648/Monsoon_Chain_Gun_Hardline_Fitting_-_38ID_x_12OD_-_Single_Black_Chrome_CGH-3812-1-BC.html

 

[seross69]

Quote:

Originally Posted by B NEGATIVE

No,they wont. Monsoon are metric,Primochill are imperial.

@B NEGATIVEI am not trying to argue with you just want to under stand every store has them listed in imperial sizes. as you see from below.





If they are 3/8 X 1/2 why would the Primochill tubing not work??

And they do appear to be Imperial and not metric...

 

[B NEGATIVE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZytheEKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by B NEGATIVE

No,they wont. Monsoon are metric,Primochill are imperial.

You're a hardware rep now? Nice, who for?

Also their hardline fittings all seem to be listed as imperial so unless FCPU is advertising them wrong...
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/22731/ex-tub-2608/Monsoon_Free_Center_Hardline_Fitting_-_38ID_x_12OD_-_Single_Black_Chrome_FCH-3812-1-BC.html
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/22810/ex-tub-2648/Monsoon_Chain_Gun_Hardline_Fitting_-_38ID_x_12OD_-_Single_Black_Chrome_CGH-3812-1-BC.html

Specialtech.co.uk.
Quote:

Originally Posted by seross69

Quote:

Originally Posted by B NEGATIVE

No,they wont. Monsoon are metric,Primochill are imperial.

@B NEGATIVEI am not trying to argue with you just want to under stand every store has them listed in imperial sizes. as you see from below.





If they are 3/8 X 1/2 why would the Primochill tubing not work??

And they do appear to be Imperial and not metric...

Im basing this off the mandrel kits,they are all metric. In the UK,the fittings are listed by the metric values.

If you have tried them and they work then thats all good.

 

[ZytheEKS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by B NEGATIVE

Im basing this off the mandrel kits,they are all metric. In the UK,the fittings are listed by the metric values.

If you have tried them and they work then thats all good.

Mandel kits are listed as imperial (metric) at PPCs.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/22341/too-134/Monsoon_Hardline_Pro_Mandrel_Kit_-_12_x_58_16mm.html

I'm guessing it's just a regional thing. I'm just about to place an order for some acrylic stuffs, including Monsoon Chain Gun Hardline and a mandrel kit. I'll pick up some Primochill tubes and check if they fit. Stay tuned for results peoples.

Edit:

Seross ninja posted me.
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I do have both so I might actually do this just to see out of curiosity!!! biggrin.gif be nice to use the smaller tubing in some places instead of just selling it or something! tongue.gif

I guess we can just wait for his results. XD

 

[seross69]

Quote:

Originally Posted by B NEGATIVE

Specialtech.co.uk.
Im basing this off the mandrel kits,they are all metric. In the UK,the fittings are listed by the metric values.

If you have tried them and they work then thats all good.

I do have both so I might actually do this just to see out of curiosity!!!

be nice to use the smaller tubing in some places instead of just selling it or something!

 

[B NEGATIVE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by seross69

Quote:

Originally Posted by B NEGATIVE

Specialtech.co.uk.
Im basing this off the mandrel kits,they are all metric. In the UK,the fittings are listed by the metric values.

If you have tried them and they work then thats all good.

I do have both so I might actually do this just to see out of curiosity!!!

be nice to use the smaller tubing in some places instead of just selling it or something!

Post your findings in my acrylic thread. Thanks.

 

[seross69]

@B NEGATIVE for sure as I am sure a lot of people will be interested in this..

 

[Audiophile20]

I am in the process of converting from Caselabs M10 to a ST10. I am hoping to move to rigid tubing as part of the rebuild. I was wondering if I should stay with Bitspower fittings and rigid tubing from Sidewinder Computer? The tubing seems to mate with the Bitspower SLI fittings. Anyone here have experience with this type of setup?

Of course the alternative is to move to Monsoon or Primochill fittings/tube combination. Thoughts please? TIA.

Edited to add:

Any idea where you get the adhesive that is shown on the Video? I will check FCPU site as well. Thx!

 

[ZytheEKS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile20

I am in the process of converting from Caselabs M10 to a ST10. I am hoping to move to rigid tubing as part of the rebuild. I was wondering if I should stay with Bitspower fittings and rigid tubing from Sidewinder Computer? The tubing seems to mate with the Bitspower SLI fittings. Anyone here have experience with this type of setup?

Of course the alternative is to move to Monsoon or Primochill fittings/tube combination. Thoughts please? TIA.

Edited to add:

Any idea where you get the adhesive that is shown on the Video? I will check FCPU site as well. Thx!

I would go with one of the acrylic compression fittings personally.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/22753/ex-tub-2742/Monsoon_Hardline_UV_Cure_Adhesive_-_8mL_HUVCA-8ML.html

 

[Ranma13]

I didn't have time to take much measurements, but the outer diameter is 20mm for the regular (non-chain gun) version.

Also, it looks like Bitspower came out with an 'upgraded' version of their crystal link fittings called the Enhance Multi-Link. It looks like they went with a compression fitting this time. The outer diameter on those is 20mm as well, as opposed to the non-enhance versions, which is 18mm (same diameter as their angled G1/4 adapters).

 

[Wagner1]

Hello all.

I'm new to the site. I was following this thread and saw it pretty much died off. I was hoping for some real world clarification if the PrimoChill tubing would in fact work In the Monsoon Hardline fittings. I had already purchase all my tubing and fittings and was just about to start the bending when the Monsoon fittings were released. I had been skeptical if there would be pull out issues with the tubing compressed in the o-ring of the PrimoChil fitting. Once Io saw the holding power of the Monsoon fitting I decided to switch if for nothing else peace of mind. Both FCPU, and PPCS replied that it would work, so I ordered the 3/8"-1/2" Monsoon fittings. I received the fittings today and it appears the PrimoChill tubing must be slightly larger than the Monsoon. In the video they can push the acrylic cap on easily, the PrimoChill tubing gets about 1/3 of the way in and is really tight and also the compression ring drags on the tubing OD. I have some other clear 3/8" x 1/2" tubing I purchased from US Plastics to practice bending with, it slips in the caps easily. The PrimoChill tubing checks .506"-.508" the clear tubing checks .498" - .500". It appears I may have to heat and shrink every end to make this work, If I hadn't already had the tubing I would have just purchased all new Monsoon.

Has anyone else tried this yet? I see above there was mention of it but I never saw any results posted. If someone has the Monsoon tubing could you please measure it and post back the results?