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MadDogMe · 10-10-2002, 04:17 AM

I got confused when I measured my 1/2inch barbs, I thought they were 3/8 cause that was the inner diametre, but 1/2inch barbs have a 3/8 inner. stupid IMO , I'd rather have 5/8barbs with 12mm/1/2inch inner to match the 12mminner 1/2 inch tubing

... you can get 1/2inch barbs with a better inner diametre(11mm+ as opposed to '10mm~3/8') I don't know were to get them though

, but they do exist.

Get some 1/2 tube definately, I'd put an 'equal Y' (5/8inch has 11.5mm inner,1/2tube will fit with a push) in after the CPU (so the CPU don't get its heat)and have it rejoin with another Y before the rad, so it does'nt restrict the flow through the system, it (NBridge)won't get as much flow as it would without the Y, but should cool it well enough. maintaining flow to the CPU is more important IMO.

I'd sort out your temp/flow concerns before you fit the pelt. be happy in your mind that it's running OK.

10-10-2002, 04:17 AM	#5
MadDogMe Thermophile Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Just shut up ;) ... Posts: 1,068	I got confused when I measured my 1/2inch barbs, I thought they were 3/8 cause that was the inner diametre, but 1/2inch barbs have a 3/8 inner. stupid IMO , I'd rather have 5/8barbs with 12mm/1/2inch inner to match the 12mminner 1/2 inch tubing ... you can get 1/2inch barbs with a better inner diametre(11mm+ as opposed to '10mm~3/8') I don't know were to get them though , but they do exist. Get some 1/2 tube definately, I'd put an 'equal Y' (5/8inch has 11.5mm inner,1/2tube will fit with a push) in after the CPU (so the CPU don't get its heat)and have it rejoin with another Y before the rad, so it does'nt restrict the flow through the system, it (NBridge)won't get as much flow as it would without the Y, but should cool it well enough. maintaining flow to the CPU is more important IMO. I'd sort out your temp/flow concerns before you fit the pelt. be happy in your mind that it's running OK.