What happened with my fitting?

[ragedev]

Ok, So I was screwing down a Swiftech 45deg G1/4 Adapter into a block, just as I was beginning to tighten it, I heard a crack and thought my block had broke but was amazed to find the fitting and connector sheared off. I managed to get the end out using pliers. I bought these fittings at Specialtech. Am I entitled to a refund or was it my fault? It appears to me as if it were metal fatigue.

[Enderman]

Always use bitspower fittings. Much higher quality and looks way better too.

You should be able to get a refund, this was not your fault.

[N7_Zer0]

You should be able to RMA it becauee it's defective. Stores don't usually refund watercooling gear, only exchange under warranty.

 

I only use Bitspower fittings as well.

[ragedev]

Always use bitspower fittings. Much higher quality and looks way better too.

You should be able to get a refund, this was not your fault.

I would have used bitspower however I couldn't find any compression fittings with a hexagonal design. I need something easy to clamp on to otherwise I end up ruining the fitting like I did the last circular fitting I had.

[Enderman]

I would have used bitspower however I couldn't find any compression fittings with a hexagonal design. I need something easy to clamp on to otherwise I end up ruining the fitting like I did the last circular fitting I had.

You're supposed to use needle nose pliers with a cloth around the fitting to tighten them. Most of the tightening should be done by hand anyway.

[N7_Zer0]

I would have used bitspower however I couldn't find any compression fittings with a hexagonal design. I need something easy to clamp on to otherwise I end up ruining the fitting like I did the last circular fitting I had.

 

Using tools is not recommended because of overtightening. They're supposed to be "finger-tight".

 

Bitspower fittings have a ridged ring for you to grip with your fingers, no need for tools.

[Bagmup]

I would have used bitspower however I couldn't find any compression fittings with a hexagonal design. I need something easy to clamp on to otherwise I end up ruining the fitting like I did the last circular fitting I had.

Did you put a spanner on the flats? That's a paddlin'