EK barbs and Storm waterblock

sobepmp · 11-05-2006, 05:53 PM

I heard when using EK barbs with a Storm that its important to use the O-ring from the origional swiftech barbs. I noticed that the EK barbs have a much smaller O-ring. I'm assuming I replace the EK O-ring with the Swiftech one or I am I supposed to use both?

migueld · 11-06-2006, 03:10 AM

Hi, short answer: which ever makes the best seal. Definitely not both, the EK o-ring should work fine, as long as you are able to screw it in all the way down. The Swiftech o-ring might work fine if at least half of the o-ring’s diameter is touching the fitting’s base.

Dryadsoul · 11-06-2006, 04:54 AM

As long as you aren't afraid of torque and you understand the importance of teflon tape. And as Migueld stated, use one not both.

11-05-2006, 05:53 PM	#1
sobepmp Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 4	EK barbs and Storm waterblock I heard when using EK barbs with a Storm that its important to use the O-ring from the origional swiftech barbs. I noticed that the EK barbs have a much smaller O-ring. I'm assuming I replace the EK O-ring with the Swiftech one or I am I supposed to use both?

11-06-2006, 03:10 AM	#2
migueld Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 33	Re: EK barbs and Storm waterblock Hi, short answer: which ever makes the best seal. Definitely not both, the EK o-ring should work fine, as long as you are able to screw it in all the way down. The Swiftech o-ring might work fine if at least half of the o-ring’s diameter is touching the fitting’s base.

11-06-2006, 04:54 AM	#3
Dryadsoul Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Western face of Mt. St. Helens Posts: 25	Re: EK barbs and Storm waterblock As long as you aren't afraid of torque and you understand the importance of teflon tape. And as Migueld stated, use one not both.

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