General Care & Maintenance

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General Handling

At 16+ kg for the empty aluminium version with no glass side panels, the SG10 is heavy, so proper care should be taken when lifting and moving. Fortunately, the feet have openings that are ideal locations for securely lifting the case from.

Opening in Foot

Opening in Foot

Grab from both sides

Grab from both sides

Whilst you can also lift the case from the top, care should be taken not to bend the steel strips or the condenser fins.

The Loop 'Flexibles'

The flexible lines that connect the evaporator to the condenser and made of high grade steel and are designed to withstand a ‘typical’ amount of bending. It is however important to not over bend or continuously bend them to avoid damage. Please take care when adjusting the position of the evaporator to avoid damage to these critical tubes.

Vapor (OUT) Line

Liquid (IN) Line

The Condenser (FINS)

The fins on the condenser are designed to strike a balance between performance, weight, and size. Unlike our other cases that feature a thick extruded heat sink, they feature thin fins and whilst they do form a robust structural component, individually they can be bent or damaged. For both the aluminium and limited edition copper versions, care should be taken when handling to avoid damaging them.

Take care with the fins
Fanless cases require considerably less maintenance compared to ones with fans as there are no moving parts to wear out and are less prone to a buildup of dust. Although it may take time, dust will inevitably accumulate on the fins. Therefore, we advise using an air duster if you notice any significant buildup.

The Copper Condenser

Alongside the typical considerations for condensers, it is important to note that the copper version will undergo a natural oxidation process characteristic of the material itself. Whilst the surface has been treated to make it resistant to oxidation, over time it will eventually start to tarnish and change to a darker copper colour. Substances that are acidic could also discolour or accelarate this process, so we dont recommend using any hash cleaning agent. It is also best to avoid touching the fins as sweat is natrually acidic and could compromise the surface treatment.
The exact timeframe for oxidation depends on a number of factors such as environment and handling. It could take anything from months to years for this process to take place.
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