MCW40 with 1/2" barbs?

Yo-DUH_87 · 08-02-2003, 03:00 AM

How hard would it be to convert a Swiftech MCW40 with the default fittings to 1/2" barbs? I have heard of it being done, but can't seem to find any links on the subject :shrug:

Anyone done this/seen it done?

Caeberos · 08-02-2003, 09:09 AM

it shouldn't be too difficult, but i know that several websites actually sell the converters.

e.g.
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/38stemto12ho.html

http://www.swiftnets.com (the swiftech site)

Ask someone more knowlegable than me if you want a DIY solution

bigben2k · 08-02-2003, 09:36 AM

You can find 1/2" barbs with 1/4 NPT threads (or do they use 3/8" NPT?). The problem is that you'll be tempted to use brass fittings, and you really don't want to do that, because it's going to scratch the anodizing off of the aluminium: you *have to* stick to nylon fittings.

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Caeberos Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 32	it shouldn't be too difficult, but i know that several websites actually sell the converters. e.g. http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/38stemto12ho.html http://www.swiftnets.com (the swiftech site) Ask someone more knowlegable than me if you want a DIY solution

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