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bobkoure · 04-29-2004, 11:20 AM

The Innovatek gear is threaded for 1/4 BSPT (same diameter and thread pitch as 1/4 NPT but is not tapered.
You can (sort-a) use 1/4 NPT fittings but you won't get really good sealing - and you are more likely to crack whichever item (male or female) is more fragile (for me, it's always the item that's more expensive that breaks).
Eldon James makes 1/4 BSPT to 1/2" tubing barb nylon fittings.
You can get 'em through McMaster.
Bob
PS: If you get one of the Innovatek reservoirs, please measure the inside diameter of the tubes leading upwards and let us know. I've seen pictures of the shorter Innovatek reservoir and the passageways inside the block (where the fittings attach) appeared to be more like 1/2" diameter.
Oh - and you do realize you don't need a reservoir at all, right?

04-29-2004, 11:20 AM	#11
bobkoure Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA - Boston area Posts: 798	Innovatek fittings The Innovatek gear is threaded for 1/4 BSPT (same diameter and thread pitch as 1/4 NPT but is not tapered. You can (sort-a) use 1/4 NPT fittings but you won't get really good sealing - and you are more likely to crack whichever item (male or female) is more fragile (for me, it's always the item that's more expensive that breaks). Eldon James makes 1/4 BSPT to 1/2" tubing barb nylon fittings. You can get 'em through McMaster. Bob PS: If you get one of the Innovatek reservoirs, please measure the inside diameter of the tubes leading upwards and let us know. I've seen pictures of the shorter Innovatek reservoir and the passageways inside the block (where the fittings attach) appeared to be more like 1/2" diameter. Oh - and you do realize you don't need a reservoir at all, right?