Cooling Koolance low profile elbow NZL-LXG2 alternative?

[wywywywy]

In my SFF loop, the traditional 90deg elbows are way too big.

The Koolance low profile elbow is perfect, and rather popular among SFF loop builders, at ~19mm tall instead of ~30mm of regular elbows. https://koolance.com/fitting-single-swiveling-elbow-low-profile

But it's not available in the UK And the shipping is pretty mental if buying from Koolance direct (around $70 just for shipping plus tax plus customs so over $100, excluding the parts).

So does anyone know a rotary elbow that's equally low profile please?

Someone on Reddit suggested the Barrowch FBFTWT90-V1 but unfortunately it's a mix of aluminium and brass so it's basically a guaranteed problem...

 

[Protools]

Depends on which use case you are planning. If your need it for Ghost S1 or similar sandwich layout GPU waterblock and willing to use Alphacool 7.6mm/12.7mm hose,

TPV 90 degree fitting and hoses. (Although the compression cap may get in the way....)

Alphacool HF Anschraubtülle TPV Metall - 90° drehbar 12,7/7,6mm - Black

Der Alphacool 90° TPV Metall Anschluss stammt aus der Enterprise Solutions Produktlinie von Alphacool und wurde speziell für die Verwendung der Alphacool TPV-Schläuche entwickelt. Enterprise Solutions Anschlüsse? Alphacool verwendet...

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Alphacool Schlauch AlphaTube TPV 12,7/7,6 - Black Matte 100m Rolle

Jede Wasserkühlung benötigt Schläuche oder HardTubes um die einzelnen Komponenten wie Radiatoren, Kühler und Ausgleichsbehälter zu verbinden. Bisher wurden bei Wasserkühlungen, in der Regel, PVC-Schläuche verwendet. Der Alphacool...

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or if you are using EKWB GPU Waterblocks,

EK-FC Terminal Rotary 90° - Black

EK-FC Terminal Rotary 90° is a replacement connecting link for any EK-FC (Full Cover) water block utilizing FC Terminal type fitting manifold.

www.ekwb.com

This, too I can't assure it works with newer blocks...

EK's new blocks have G1/4" threading on the side so maybe look into that?

 

[mxj1]

Buy a bunch of these and try them until you find a suitable combination. There are small variances in the male ends that result in different pieces reaching a different location once tightened.

 

[biopunk]

NZL-LXG2-BK are in stock on Highflow right now.

 

[rfarmer]

Nice to see someone is stocking these in the UK. I used them in my Ghost build and they made it possible but I am in the US and was able to order directly from Koolance.

 

[wywywywy]

Thanks. It's quite expensive buying from Highflow as well - it works out to around £80 for 4.

Plus I'm a bit worried about ordering from the EU right now because of the Brexit chaos. Not Highflow specifically, but me and a lot of people are having trouble with shipment delays and tax/customs issues for goods coming from the EU

 

[evadne]

With elbow fittings you could use https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181546830552 to reduce threads accordingly if somehow you’re off by a bit.

Otherwise among Corsair (i.e. Bitspower), EK & Barrow, the Corsair 90° Rotary fittings are the lowest profile. About 2mm difference AFAIK.

Highflow orders attract additional charges now after Brexit but they were and still are the only place I could get Koolance stuff from.

 

[wywywywy]

Thanks. I just emailed Highflow and they are hoping to bring back NL Post and DPD soon but there's no ETA

I'm also toying with the idea to buy a bunch (40?) from Koolance US direct and sell the surplus on Ebay UK to help other people in the same situation & also recover cost. Not sure if it's worth it though.

 

[wywywywy]

There's FINALLY an alternative!

EK has just released their Micro Rotary!! 20.75mm tall installed, compared to 20mm of Koolance's.

EK-Quantum Torque Micro Rotary 90°

EKWaterBlocks Shop offers you complete assortiment for water-cooling of your PC. Only EK and EK confirmed quality products.

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