The fittings that Unaclocker used on the R/C tanks

AL666 · 01-10-2002, 10:15 PM

Does anyone know where Una got these fittings from?

Una are you around?

Can anyone help me to locate them in MCmaster 's labyrinth web site?

OcPunK · 01-10-2002, 11:45 PM

home depot or any hardware store will have somthing that will fit your needs

UnaClocker · 01-12-2002, 09:21 PM

Yeah, the fitting in the bottom came from the hardware store, and I replaced that highly restrictive one in the side with one from a hardware store when I did the 1/2" upgrade on TheRock.. Try Lowes, Hardware Depot, or whatever you have around town. Personally, I HATE Hardware Depot, I can never find what I need there. Maybe you'll have better luck.

OcPunK · 01-12-2002, 11:27 PM

Una STOP LOOKING AT ME!

deeznuts · 01-13-2002, 12:19 AM

if none of those hardware places are around, go to mcmasters, and look under barbed fittings (first category on the upper left side, just look for it), they are on the first page after you click it. you want 1/2" barbs (or 3/8") x 3/8" NPT is fine.

AL666 · 01-13-2002, 04:46 AM

thx guys...

Deez you mean, i need to order 3/8" NPT to use with 1/2"ID silicone tubing?
think, I'll never get this NPT sizing thing ;0)

deeznuts · 01-13-2002, 06:38 AM

ok, when buying hose barb fittings, the first figure is the size of the hose barb, or size of the inside diameter of the hose you are going to use (everyone uses inside diameter, i.e. ID). the second figure is the size of the thread, NPT, the part that you use to screw in. npt is always bigger than what the rating is, for instance, a 1/2" x 1/4" NPT is about the same width throughout. but in this case, the second figure is not as important, because you are making the hole, not trying to fit the barb into a premade hole.

so, if you are using 1/2" ID hose, you would use either 1/2" x 1/4" which looks like this http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/7/9.htm?494

or, you can use 1/2" x 3/8" adapters, where the threaded part of the barb (not what you put the hose on) is actually bigger then the side of the barb.

hope that explains a little.

AL666 · 01-13-2002, 06:04 PM

thx deez ;0)
This thing is pretty confusing...

deeznuts · 01-13-2002, 08:59 PM

np. it is very confusing. but once you start buying it, it starts to make sense.

01-10-2002, 10:15 PM	#1
AL666 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The City Posts: 104	The fittings that Unaclocker used on the R/C tanks Does anyone know where Una got these fittings from? Una are you around? Can anyone help me to locate them in MCmaster 's labyrinth web site? Last edited by AL666; 01-10-2002 at 10:54 PM.

01-10-2002, 11:45 PM	#2
OcPunK Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Under ground cave in PA to keep PCs cool! Posts: 125	home depot or any hardware store will have somthing that will fit your needs __________________ www.1337info.com

01-12-2002, 09:21 PM	#3
UnaClocker Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 514	Yeah, the fitting in the bottom came from the hardware store, and I replaced that highly restrictive one in the side with one from a hardware store when I did the 1/2" upgrade on TheRock.. Try Lowes, Hardware Depot, or whatever you have around town. Personally, I HATE Hardware Depot, I can never find what I need there. Maybe you'll have better luck. __________________ The UnaClocker Watercooler Extraordinaire! Overclock till it goes BOOM!

01-12-2002, 11:27 PM	#4
OcPunK Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Under ground cave in PA to keep PCs cool! Posts: 125	Una STOP LOOKING AT ME! __________________ www.1337info.com

01-13-2002, 12:19 AM	#5
deeznuts Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: san diego Posts: 142	if none of those hardware places are around, go to mcmasters, and look under barbed fittings (first category on the upper left side, just look for it), they are on the first page after you click it. you want 1/2" barbs (or 3/8") x 3/8" NPT is fine.

01-13-2002, 04:46 AM	#6
AL666 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The City Posts: 104	thx guys... Deez you mean, i need to order 3/8" NPT to use with 1/2"ID silicone tubing? think, I'll never get this NPT sizing thing ;0)

01-13-2002, 06:38 AM	#7
deeznuts Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: san diego Posts: 142	ok, when buying hose barb fittings, the first figure is the size of the hose barb, or size of the inside diameter of the hose you are going to use (everyone uses inside diameter, i.e. ID). the second figure is the size of the thread, NPT, the part that you use to screw in. npt is always bigger than what the rating is, for instance, a 1/2" x 1/4" NPT is about the same width throughout. but in this case, the second figure is not as important, because you are making the hole, not trying to fit the barb into a premade hole. so, if you are using 1/2" ID hose, you would use either 1/2" x 1/4" which looks like this http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/7/9.htm?494 or, you can use 1/2" x 3/8" adapters, where the threaded part of the barb (not what you put the hose on) is actually bigger then the side of the barb. hope that explains a little.

01-13-2002, 06:04 PM	#8
AL666 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The City Posts: 104	thx deez ;0) This thing is pretty confusing...

01-13-2002, 08:59 PM	#9
deeznuts Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: san diego Posts: 142	np. it is very confusing. but once you start buying it, it starts to make sense.

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