Mjg1675

Yes.

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Hiveon

Question... whats the difference between the compression fittings and normal fittings? Do compression fittings not require clamps? I didn't plan on using clamps with the compression fittings, but i read in your FAQ that you said to use them.. so i was wondering if that was an exception to the rule.

astrodanco

The guide is just plain barb centric. Perhaps the author had never used compression fittings. Compression fittings are a form of hose clamp in and of themselves. They do not need hose clamps. They do not have anywhere to effectively place a hose clamp on them either.

OC'ing Noob

With normal barb there is no way to secure the tubing to the barb without some type of clamp such as hose clamps or zipties. Compression fittings on the other hand use a compression ring that you screw on to the barb over the tubing to seal it. I personally do not use compression fittings for the following reasons:

- Compression fittings are extremely expensive as opposed to normal barbs. A normal metal barb costs anywhere between $2.50-$4 each barb while a compression barb costs anywhere between $7-10 each barb. The average basic liquid cooling loop involves at the bare minimum 4 barbs assuming you use a plastic T-fitting for a T-line. This means that you will be spending at least an $12 additional expense on a BASIC loop. To me with a loop that 14 barbs, that is a minimum of $42 extra expense for barbs alone! That is simply not worth the extra costs for me.
- Compression fittings also are very specific of tubing size. With a 1/2" compression fittings, you HAVE to use 1/2" ID tubing otherwise it WILL leak. On a 1/2" normal barb, I have the option of using 7/16" Masterkleer tubing which is dirt cheap and forms a better sealant. With compression fittings on the other hand, I would have t purchase the 7/16" compression fittings instead.

Yes I have used compression fittings before and know what they are thank you very much! The compression ring replaces the need for a hose clamp and seals the tubing when you screw it on. I was actually referring to the normal fittings as a lot of members here that use Masterkleer on 1/2" barbs do not use any time of clamping because when the tubing cools down after being boiled, it forms a pretty decent sealing. I was implying to always secure your tubing on the barbs.

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Hiveon

Thank you both for your responses. Great thread..