Cooling Where to get aquatube in US

I'm looking for an Aquatube with only one bottom hole in the US. I think snt-systems had them, but stopped carrying them or something. I found a link, but it said that it was no longer available. I would like to do the same thing as nexxo did in Metaversa. Would any 1/2" tubing version have only one hole on the bottom?

also, where can I find 3/4" od barbs (for 3/4" ID tube) like the dangerden 3/8 and 1/2" large bore barbs? If I have 3/4" tube from the pump, I might as well have barbs that can at least let that much flow through easily.

 

There's a sticky at the top of the forum....extreme cooling links.


OK, I'll be nice this time http://snt-systems.com/catalog/index.php

 

Although Top Nurse will no doubt recommend Sharka Computers.

You should know there is no 1/2" version of the Aquatube. I had to drill mine out, and then tap in the thread so I could screw in the barbs. Not a big operation provided you have the right tools (drill press and tap and die set). The current version of the aquatube has three small barb holes in the bottom, so you can't just drill a 3/4" hole in it, I'm afraid... although I believe drilling out the ones on either side of the middle hole to 1/2" will just work. You could then merge those channels into one 3/4" tube.

 

You could get a 1/8BSPP to 1/4BSPP adaptor and the a 1/4BSPP 1/2"Barb but that's a bit grim.

BEtter get a Fass-O-matic that has 1/4BSPP threads
http://www.highspeedpc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=HSPC&Category_Code=FassTank (out of stock, though)

 

Big, there's a guy that I can lead you to, he does this for other people - turns Aquatubes into high flow parts with 3/8" NPT threads and barbs with O-Rings. He used to do this for SNT, but has now gone on his own.

Need a Fass-O-Matic: http://www.frozencpu.com/ex-res-41.html Only in aluminum, but 3 are in stock.

 

Actually in this case I would recommend you go with the Innovatek unit as it is almost the same as the A-C unit except it has 1/4 BSPP threads on it. However for future reference the only Aqua Computer dealer in the USA is now Sharka Corp. SNT is selling off their remaining inventory but it doesn't appear they will be able to continue.

BitchBreaker is the gentleman here in the USA who can modify for you an A-C Aquatube so you can use it with a "high-flow" 1/2" setup. It just isn't as simple as drill, bore, and tap as the increased flow tends to cause air bubbles to get into your lines. So he has come up with a way to help prevent this from occuring with a specially modified Aquajet style tube. BTW, his A-C mod does not have 3/8 BSPP threads on it. So far we have only seen the 9/16-18 threaded Polar-Flo barb in use. (You may have to register at the [H]ardForum to use the supplied link)

I think he may also be able to design up an Aquajet style tube that will fit the 1/4 BSPP threads on the Innovatek unit as well.

 

Some one here has my name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But back to a normal note,I am the only mas producer of 1/2" moded aqua tube's in the world,i dont drill them at all,i have a Bridgeport milling machine that does all the work so each tube come's out just right.Thank's to nurse im here now!If there is any thing i can do for any one feal free to get with Top Nurse as she is now my secretary ,or if Nurse isent up to the job then shoot me a e mail or a PM and ill get back to u as soon as i can.Thank's

AquaZilla
Aqua Tube 1/2" mod with AquaZilla in it.

 

BTW, were you the one doing the clear acrylic Aquatube mounting plate?

Whoops! Forgot to mention that he also does custom phase change units and their is a rumour going around that he has developed some kind of chiller unit as well that drops down to about -52 degrees. Not sure if that was the MB temp or what.

 

No i dont build the clear mount's,sorry,the chiller uses S-L-X Denatured alky,made to replace your water loop's rad and sub cool your cpu,now the good thing is it is colder and more effective then a pelt setup + u dont have any hot water to cool,also i will note that the -52*c was the alky cpu block's temp under load on a 226w pelt,i can tune for any wattage and temp u want but any thing special cost more money,base model chiller is $250 pre set,2 stage cascade chiller is up to and over $450 depending on what u want.the whole unit fit's in a case that sit's under your computer like a vapochill LS.

 

IF you wanted that style of res in acrylic: http://www.alphacool.de/perl/shop.pl?l=2&rm=get_art&menu_id=2&prod_id=150&art_kz=158&art_id=15804

 

Dan (from SNT Systems) does the plexi/polycarb mounting plates.

The Watercool AB-G Risky linked to is so hot! I shouldn't have canceled my order when it was going to arrive late.

 

Yes he does..i dont do that mod,i like to work in hard metal's

 

I'm sorry, but that is incorrect. I've done a straightforward drill, bore and tap on my Aquatube, 3/8" inlet and 3/4" (yes, 3/4") outlet, and I have no problems with air bubbles whatsoever. The whole thing runs smooth as silk. Turbulence is reduced, of course, by filling the res sufficiently for the top barb to be submerged.

 

When u get that big with the fitting's u lose static pressure in the line's and tube it's self,there for u dont have the same problem as we get with the 1/2" system that's just big enuff to blow the water inside around under a mild pressure.So no,she was correct,and my flow bench never lies to me BTW nice looking mod,to bulky for me,but it lok's good.

 

Depends. The tube from res to pump is 3/4" ID; the rest is 3/8" ID. I get 1.7 litres per minute flow in the whole system (that black thing is an industrial flow sensor). In my opinion air bubbles in the system are caused when you run a powerful pump with a restricted inlet. Centrifugal pumps do not like restriction (--and for some pumps, even 1/2" is pretty restricted, hence the 3/4" tubing in my case). Air bubbles can also be caused if you don't fill your res enough, resulting in turbulence interrupting a smooth exit of coolant through the outlet barb.

For that reason I would also not have the outlet barb above the inlet barb. I suspect that is what your doohicky does: if it is the res inlet (and I can't really see why it would offer any benefits as a res outlet) then effectively the extention serves to position its mouth above the outlet barb. That would work nicely, but does not mean that other (ordinary) barbs wouldn't work provided that they are positioned properly.

I suspect it's a YMMV situation, where the end result depends on how you configure your whole setup: where you place the res and the pump and in what orientation, how restrictive your tubing gets etc.

 

I agree,Good to see some one will some skill here Water cooling isent my thing..i cant be happy unless im sub 0 and then some!

 

Perhaps you should change your name to: "Mr. Freeze".

 

Hmm,maby the mod's will change my name to that

 

And me Mr Shiny



BTW that's a Fass-O-Matic with 1/4" Thread to 1/2" Hose Tail Stainless Steel Barbs fitted.

 

I think you could have posted a pic of the wavemaster to make your point better
and you can change your title on your own, you're past 750 posts