need a source for good hose barbs

Can O' Beans · 08-16-2002, 03:50 AM

Home Depot only has the basics, like a 1/2" barb with a huge 1/2" pipe thread, so..

I'm looking for a good(& cheap) source for high quality hose barbs. Preferably a shorter thread length and small overall diameter. (like a 1/2" barb with 3/8" threads & a 1/2" "nut" or so)

I've been looking around, but if anyone knows a good source, it would save me some time.

Have a few solid designs on paper, all aimed at low flow restriction, max surface area, and good turbulence. The possibilities are starting to open up since I just:
[list=1][*]Ordered a drill press (it's a start

)[*]Found out my uncle manages a machine shop![/list=1]
I should start hanging out with the famlily more often

myv65 · 08-16-2002, 07:03 AM

Locally your best bet will be plumbing supply warehouses. In bigger cities, they're common. Forget it in smaller towns (<100K-ish). Online, www.mcmaster.com has anything and everything you could want. Shipping is reasonable unless you only want a couple of fittings.

You'll be hard pressed to find nipples with extremely short thread lengths as they're simply not standard. Gotta do a little cutting on your own for those.

redleader · 08-16-2002, 10:15 AM

Acehardware has a lot for such a modest sized hardware store. Check them out if you have any locally.

ECUPirate · 08-16-2002, 10:56 AM

www.usplastic.com has lots of parts, although plastic & not brass (I don't think).

jaydee · 08-16-2002, 05:39 PM

Also do not forget Auto Parts stores. They usually carry a decent range of barbs. I found some 3/8"ID and 1/2"ID 1/4" NPT barbs at NAPA the other day. They were around $2.75 a pc. though.

Here is the online link: http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...&usrcommgrpid=

Can O' Beans · 08-17-2002, 04:49 AM

Thanks guys

08-16-2002, 03:50 AM	#1
Can O' Beans Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pa - USA Posts: 264	need a source for good hose barbs Home Depot only has the basics, like a 1/2" barb with a huge 1/2" pipe thread, so.. I'm looking for a good(& cheap) source for high quality hose barbs. Preferably a shorter thread length and small overall diameter. (like a 1/2" barb with 3/8" threads & a 1/2" "nut" or so) I've been looking around, but if anyone knows a good source, it would save me some time. Have a few solid designs on paper, all aimed at low flow restriction, max surface area, and good turbulence. The possibilities are starting to open up since I just: [list=1][]Ordered a drill press (it's a start)[]Found out my uncle manages a machine shop![/list=1] I should start hanging out with the famlily more often

08-16-2002, 10:56 AM	#4
ECUPirate Hottest Stank of them All Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC area Posts: 533	www.usplastic.com has lots of parts, although plastic & not brass (I don't think). __________________ Does a radioactive cat have 18 half lifes? --Kenny my pimpin' rig: ...previously poorly cooled... 486DX-2 66mhz @ 75mhz, 4Mb ram, shared, 256Mb hard drive Onboard VGA, watercooled, of course 16-color monitor, labtec speakers, 28kbs USRobotics modem Windows XP (think about it) Maze 3, DDen GF3 block, Eheim 1250, econoline van HC, 1/2" hose w/ 5/8" fittings Comair 172mm fan

08-16-2002, 07:03 AM	#2
myv65 Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: home Posts: 365	Locally your best bet will be plumbing supply warehouses. In bigger cities, they're common. Forget it in smaller towns (<100K-ish). Online, www.mcmaster.com has anything and everything you could want. Shipping is reasonable unless you only want a couple of fittings. You'll be hard pressed to find nipples with extremely short thread lengths as they're simply not standard. Gotta do a little cutting on your own for those.

08-16-2002, 10:15 AM	#3
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	Acehardware has a lot for such a modest sized hardware store. Check them out if you have any locally.

08-16-2002, 05:39 PM	#5
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	Also do not forget Auto Parts stores. They usually carry a decent range of barbs. I found some 3/8"ID and 1/2"ID 1/4" NPT barbs at NAPA the other day. They were around $2.75 a pc. though. Here is the online link: http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...&usrcommgrpid=

08-17-2002, 04:49 AM	#6
Can O' Beans Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pa - USA Posts: 264	Thanks guys

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