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- swiftech mcp350 pump
- ocz hydroflow cpu block
- swiftech mcr220 dual rad
- swiftech micro res v2.
- primochill pro lrt 3/8id 1/2od
- g1/4 3/8 barbs on block(metal stock ones that came with block, not plastic or nylon)
Hey all. So, after a few days of being leak free, I decided to tighten my steel worm drive clamps(not the smooth band type) a bit more on the cpu block because it didn't look tight enough. It then started to leak after I tightened it. At first, I thought I cut the tubing because it was a snug fit. I cut off power to the pump and really loosened the clamps and slid it far away from the block. I switched the power back on to the pump and then there were were no leaks. So, I put the clamp back on again and tightened it. It then started to leak again. I was thinking maybe it was leaking from a loose barb, or cracked block, or cut tube. But nothing, it seemed to leak when the clamp was on and tightened. Not too tight either, but just snug. I ended up replacing the worm clamps on the block with nylon clamps for now until I receive my spring clamps in mail. I have had no leaks since changing them.
I suspect the leaks were caused by the tightening of the worm drive clamp on soft tubing that caused the tube to form a little opening that allowed fluid to leak.
I know majority of people had great success with worm drive clamps, but have any of you had bad experiences with them? Or any thoughts as to what happened with my leak and prevention?
Thx
- swiftech mcp350 pump
- ocz hydroflow cpu block
- swiftech mcr220 dual rad
- swiftech micro res v2.
- primochill pro lrt 3/8id 1/2od
- g1/4 3/8 barbs on block(metal stock ones that came with block, not plastic or nylon)
Hey all. So, after a few days of being leak free, I decided to tighten my steel worm drive clamps(not the smooth band type) a bit more on the cpu block because it didn't look tight enough. It then started to leak after I tightened it. At first, I thought I cut the tubing because it was a snug fit. I cut off power to the pump and really loosened the clamps and slid it far away from the block. I switched the power back on to the pump and then there were were no leaks. So, I put the clamp back on again and tightened it. It then started to leak again. I was thinking maybe it was leaking from a loose barb, or cracked block, or cut tube. But nothing, it seemed to leak when the clamp was on and tightened. Not too tight either, but just snug. I ended up replacing the worm clamps on the block with nylon clamps for now until I receive my spring clamps in mail. I have had no leaks since changing them.
I suspect the leaks were caused by the tightening of the worm drive clamp on soft tubing that caused the tube to form a little opening that allowed fluid to leak.
I know majority of people had great success with worm drive clamps, but have any of you had bad experiences with them? Or any thoughts as to what happened with my leak and prevention?
Thx