Fittings Help

[Midnite8]

Just to get everything straight so I don't buy the wrong fittings.

These are the parts I got:
XSPC Dual Bay Reservoir/Pump:http://www.koolertek.com/computer-parts/pc/XSPC-Dual-5-25-Bay-Reservoir-for-Laing-DDC-Fits-Swiftech-350-355-225p2240.htm#
MCP350 Pump:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835108063&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3332167&SID=
Koolance Radiator, 2x140mm, Copper:http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_457_667_673&products_id=27106
Feser Tube Active UV Hose- 3/8" ID (1/2"OD) Anti-Kink Tubing:http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_413_416&products_id=24199

The res uses G1/4 Threads
The pump uses 3/8" barb fittings
The rad uses G 1/4 BSP threaded nozzle sockets.

The tubing is 3/8" ID (1/2"OD)

Which fittings do I need because all these are not all the same sizes.

 

[wesley]

Just to get everything straight so I don't buy the wrong fittings.

These are the parts I got:
XSPC Dual Bay Reservoir/Pump:http://www.koolertek.com/computer-parts/pc/XSPC-Dual-5-25-Bay-Reservoir-for-Laing-DDC-Fits-Swiftech-350-355-225p2240.htm#
MCP350 Pump:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835108063&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3332167&SID=
Koolance Radiator, 2x140mm, Copper:http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_457_667_673&products_id=27106
Feser Tube Active UV Hose- 3/8" ID (1/2"OD) Anti-Kink Tubing:http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_413_416&products_id=24199

The res uses G1/4 Threads
The pump uses 3/8" barb fittings
The rad uses G 1/4 BSP threaded nozzle sockets.

The tubing is 3/8" ID (1/2"OD)

Which fittings do I need because all these are not all the same sizes.

Hi

I was pretty confused when I started out.

1. G1/4 is the type of thread that your barbs and compressions uses for screwing into the device. At this moment, most of the stuff in the US is G1/4 EXCEPT for old Thermochill radiators.

2. 3/8inch barb fittings is the size of the tubes the barbs can use.

Take a look at this FAQ.

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1266268

Some CPU water blocks have problem taking 1/2id 3/4od compressions, etc. So be careful and read lest you end up with stuff you don't need.

Best
Wesley

 

[nsx241]

The thread size refers to the "opening" with which to screw in your barbs, fittings, etc. As mentioned, they're almost always G1/4. The barb/fitting size is the size of the tubing it will accommodate. In your case, it would be 3/8 ID, 1/2 OD.

Since you're using the reservoir/pump bay combo, you don't need to worry about fittings for the pump, as you take the top off the pump to attach it to the res, and the actual input/output ports will come from the bay reservoir which are G1/4 threaded.