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Originally posted by nyyanks
The 3/8 thread my be as big as the 1/2 id but its not possible for the id of a 3/8 fitting to be 1/2 inch, its 3/8.The od of the thread does not translate to the size of the hole through it.3/8 means that the size of the hole is 3/8 which is not ,as far as I know as big as 1/2 inch.

could you rephrase that?

If it helps any i'm going to use 1/2"ID ClearFLEX 60 Premium Tubing with 1/8" thick walls.

Does anyone know of stores (in USA) that carry these eheim adapters? I'll try looking at home depot this week.

I also am finding that the hose tends to leak using a plastic hose clamp or the spinny thing. I am really suprised.

so the brass is better (with O-ring right?)