I'm working with some Tygon R1000 5/16" ID and stretching it over 3/8 barbs. It's great stuff, but my DDC creates enough suction to collapse the tube at the inlet. To be fair I am testing out a length of about 5 feet just to make sure none of my parts are leaking. The question is, do you think the collapsing will go away when I get it installed using short runs in a closed loop configuration? I've never worked with R1000 before and this is a little troubling.
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Working with Tygon R1000
- Thread starter MikeyB
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i had the exact same problem when i was using them, like the tubing right before the pumps intake flattens out?
these might help http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swco625.html if they dont have the right size zip ties made into an "O" shape work alright too
good luck with that tubing :/
these might help http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swco625.html if they dont have the right size zip ties made into an "O" shape work alright too
good luck with that tubing :/
....and this is why you shouldn't buy R-1000... 
R-1000 is Tygon's super soft-walled tubing... What you should be using is R-3603. The walls are much stronger and, IIRC, it has a tighter bend radius rating than the R-1000 anyway as the R-1000 is far more kink-prone than the R-3603. Then again, I think a lot of this stems from people recommending Tygon tubing but not specifying which type of Tygon tubing (as there are a whole lot). Some of it also likely comes from retailers not specifying what grade they are selling--some just list 'Tygon tubing' and you may end up with R-3603, R-1000, B-44-3, or who knows what else.
R-1000 is Tygon's super soft-walled tubing... What you should be using is R-3603. The walls are much stronger and, IIRC, it has a tighter bend radius rating than the R-1000 anyway as the R-1000 is far more kink-prone than the R-3603. Then again, I think a lot of this stems from people recommending Tygon tubing but not specifying which type of Tygon tubing (as there are a whole lot). Some of it also likely comes from retailers not specifying what grade they are selling--some just list 'Tygon tubing' and you may end up with R-3603, R-1000, B-44-3, or who knows what else.
hmm u could try these http://www.sharkacomputers.com/ty3x1clsuqut.html iv used the r1000 before and i found the b443x tubing worked a lot better.. at least for me
but iv never tried the r3603s so im not sure how those are
edit: heres a before and after pic, well i guess i kind of cheated since with the b443x i used 3/8 id and coolsleeves but even without the coolsleeves and 3/8 id tubing im sure its still more flexible
with 1/2 R1000
with 3/8 b443x
also i had the r1000s leak after the tubbing warmed up and got a little loose :/
but iv never tried the r3603s so im not sure how those are
edit: heres a before and after pic, well i guess i kind of cheated since with the b443x i used 3/8 id and coolsleeves but even without the coolsleeves and 3/8 id tubing im sure its still more flexible
with 1/2 R1000
with 3/8 b443x
also i had the r1000s leak after the tubbing warmed up and got a little loose :/
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I just received a Koolance coil insert for 10mm ID tubing. I plan to use this "stent" should I have a problem with Tygon R1000 tubing kinking or collapsing. The coil insert doesn't appear in Koolance's online catalog but I was lucky enough to call and to persuade someone to ship a sample to me with my RP-1000SL order.
My reason for considering soft R1000 tubing is that my RP-1000SL reservoir needs to be partially pulled from the case for filling and I don't want to be impeded by stiff tubing. From the posts that I am seeing, I am wondering if other tubing would be less trouble.
How clear is Tygon R1000? I saw a post that implied that it is cloudier than other clear tubing. Another post stated that it is "gummier" than R3603. Does that imply that R1000 picks up dust?
Thanks in advance for your reply!
My reason for considering soft R1000 tubing is that my RP-1000SL reservoir needs to be partially pulled from the case for filling and I don't want to be impeded by stiff tubing. From the posts that I am seeing, I am wondering if other tubing would be less trouble.
How clear is Tygon R1000? I saw a post that implied that it is cloudier than other clear tubing. Another post stated that it is "gummier" than R3603. Does that imply that R1000 picks up dust?
Thanks in advance for your reply!
I once used R-1000 about 2 1/2 years ago... needless to say I will not do that again! It is far too soft and I believe you WILL have the collapsing issue right before the inlet of the pump. I suppose you could get a small piece of of R-3603 and use that for right before the inlet if you do infact have a problem.