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m3_arun · 01-08-2003, 09:58 PM

i dont really have any barbs right now. its not a matter of screwing them in... im just concerned that the whole idea of using 1/2" ID tube will be defeated when the barb ID is only 3/8" or 1/4", if you see what i mean.
at this point, i understand that the NPT size of a hose barb for use with 1/2" ID tubing should be 1/2"NPT. now the problem is, how to get parts that will FIT 1/2"NPT barbs. right now, this looks pretty difficult because the OD of a 1/2"NPT barb is a whopping .84", almost 7/8". but, with a poweful pump like the md30rz, i dont want restrict the system farther than 1/2" (except at the nozzle plate for the WW)

01-08-2003, 09:58 PM	#16
m3_arun Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 91	i dont really have any barbs right now. its not a matter of screwing them in... im just concerned that the whole idea of using 1/2" ID tube will be defeated when the barb ID is only 3/8" or 1/4", if you see what i mean. at this point, i understand that the NPT size of a hose barb for use with 1/2" ID tubing should be 1/2"NPT. now the problem is, how to get parts that will FIT 1/2"NPT barbs. right now, this looks pretty difficult because the OD of a 1/2"NPT barb is a whopping .84", almost 7/8". but, with a poweful pump like the md30rz, i dont want restrict the system farther than 1/2" (except at the nozzle plate for the WW) __________________ AthlonXP 1800+ @ 135x11.5 Epox 8k5a2+ Antec SX830 case 256MB Micron PC2400 WC system soon... Iwaki MD-30RZ (getting fittings right now) Cathar WW block #102 (arrived) Heater core (still pondering) (still need to get tubing)