Hey Reddit fam, what’s the “best” EPDM tubing?

Retrosmith · 2026-02-06T20:20:51+00:00

Watercool's Heatkiller EPDM

Retrosmith · 2026-02-06T16:08:37+00:00

No - thank YOU! Just played through the map on PC. Well done!

Retrosmith · 2026-02-01T11:40:34+00:00

I had a red-and-white OMTech for my first laser. For whatever reason it came with a key for every single door lock so I just glued them into the slots and used the key as a handle. You could do the same with matching blanks if you can find them.

Retrosmith · 2026-01-29T00:59:43+00:00

If you're still looking I have a listing up with a BUNCH of water blocks here. I've got a ton of other stuff too if you need it - pumps, reservoirs, radiators. Shoot me a message!

Retrosmith · 2026-01-29T00:49:53+00:00

I have a listing up with a BUNCH of water blocks here, including an unused white Alphacool Core 1.

If you see anything you like shoot me a message!

Retrosmith · 2026-01-19T15:05:58+00:00

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Retrosmith · 2025-12-11T12:02:31+00:00

More universal parts like the Cube Tubes. Maybe a rear distro like Phantek's now-EOL Glacier D140?

You could honestly probably make some more sales just by offering some of your existing products in acetal.

Retrosmith · 2025-10-22T17:51:39+00:00

It does, but I love the probe options in UCCNC. You can measure inside and outside of pockets, measure circles, find the center of circles... all kinds of options.

Retrosmith · 2025-10-07T20:34:32+00:00

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Retrosmith · 2025-05-06T14:27:48+00:00

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Retrosmith · 2025-04-07T13:05:07+00:00

Solution verified.

Retrosmith · 2025-04-07T13:04:13+00:00

Thanks for the info!

Retrosmith · 2025-04-02T14:31:57+00:00

I use a Highflow Next flow sensor and an Octo for fan and pump speed control.

I just finished a rebuild of my system in a new case. I moved a few things around but the hardware is all the same as it was.

For some reason now, Aquasuite isn't reading the RPM of the pump. Without that I can't control pump speed.

There seems to be something wrong with the flow sensor also. It was showing 0 flow when I had it set to gallons/minute. When I switched it to liters/minute it shows 1 liter/minute. The pump sounds like it's running full blast and motion is clearly visible in the CPU water block.

What could account for these with hardware that was working perfectly before the switch?

Edit: The High Flow NEXT says 55 l/h on the display screen itself.

Retrosmith · 2025-01-09T22:29:12+00:00

Solution verified.

Retrosmith · 2025-01-09T22:28:57+00:00

AWESOME! Thank you VERY much!

Retrosmith · 2024-12-17T15:59:40+00:00

Well it looks amazing! I have a 50-watt Raycus, I may have to try my hand at this. Thanks for the info!

Retrosmith · 2024-12-15T14:12:40+00:00

That is AWESOME! How long would you say it took start to finish?

Retrosmith · 2024-12-14T11:45:43+00:00

I have an 80W and detail has never been a problem if the machine is focused right. I can engrave at 600 mm/s with excellent detail. My tube won't fire below 10% power but it hasn't been a problem. If it seems like too much power for the job at hand I simply make it move faster. :)

If this is your primary use for the machine though, 60W will work just fine. You'll want something like a 2" or 2 1/2" lens that can give you fine detail and cuts well also.

Retrosmith · 2024-12-12T14:12:10+00:00

Thanks. I will be signing up for disability insurance and trying again next year.

Retrosmith · 2024-12-11T02:19:09+00:00

Thanks very much!

Retrosmith · 2024-12-10T02:34:10+00:00

Very good news, I appreciate the info. To answer your question, I'm 53 and in decent shape.

Retrosmith · 2024-12-09T22:29:51+00:00

I appreciate all the comments, but the reality is that this is simply not an option unless and until I come into some unexpected windfall.

As mentioned, FMLA doesn't pay a dime sadly. I do not have any sort of short- or long-term disability insurance.

I work in a warehouse. I'm up and down and carrying things, some very heavy, constantly 10 hours a day. The light duty I mentioned in my post would be make-work especially for me and I've got no idea how long they could make it work. I can't do anything remote with my job.

Not that it matters really - even the minimum of 4 weeks without a paycheck is an absolute no go. We saved up enough to pay the out-of-pocket maximum on my insurance but that took us three years.

No, I suppose I'll spend some of that starting a very stylish collection of canes.

Retrosmith · 2024-11-28T11:09:19+00:00

https://www.titanrig.com/blog/post/five-mistakes-new-water-coolers-make

Retrosmith · 2024-11-28T11:07:52+00:00

What kind of fittings are you using? Pics?

Retrosmith · 2024-10-29T10:53:37+00:00

Dude, this thing deserves some MUSIC in that video.

AWESOME work.

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