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koslov · 07-09-2002, 01:19 AM

Thanks for all the great info, pics, and links. I have been thinking of doing the same thing, so I came here (Pro/Forums) to get some info. I searched for "quick disconnects" and found this.

I'm a first time H2O user(excluding the occasional shower), and I recently purchased a rather large rad and CPUFX Z4 Aquasink from "BigL" on the [H]ardForums for $55. Both come with 1/2in fittings. Only problem is the rad is too large to fit anywhere in my PC-60. I'd have to do some serious dremelling to get it to mount in the top. Even then, I am not sure how I would mount it, so I opted for an external enclosure. But I only have 1 (good) PC to take to LANs, so I need a way to disconnect the enclosure for transport.

I saw this article and figured I'd do something similiar. I tried Grainger for quick disconnects, but I couldn't figure out what the hell I was looking at. Hydraulic Hex Nipple Hose Adapter??? WTF? When did hoses get nipples? (Yeah, yeah, I know what a nipple is).

I guess I just wanted to say I'm glad I found this thread, and I hope someday I can be experienced enough to contribute to these boards. You all seem very helpful and intelligent.

07-09-2002, 01:19 AM	#17
koslov Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Posts: 264	Thanks for all the great info, pics, and links. I have been thinking of doing the same thing, so I came here (Pro/Forums) to get some info. I searched for "quick disconnects" and found this. I'm a first time H2O user(excluding the occasional shower), and I recently purchased a rather large rad and CPUFX Z4 Aquasink from "BigL" on the [H]ardForums for $55. Both come with 1/2in fittings. Only problem is the rad is too large to fit anywhere in my PC-60. I'd have to do some serious dremelling to get it to mount in the top. Even then, I am not sure how I would mount it, so I opted for an external enclosure. But I only have 1 (good) PC to take to LANs, so I need a way to disconnect the enclosure for transport. I saw this article and figured I'd do something similiar. I tried Grainger for quick disconnects, but I couldn't figure out what the hell I was looking at. Hydraulic Hex Nipple Hose Adapter??? WTF? When did hoses get nipples? (Yeah, yeah, I know what a nipple is). I guess I just wanted to say I'm glad I found this thread, and I hope someday I can be experienced enough to contribute to these boards. You all seem very helpful and intelligent.