Hose barbs

CheeseBall · 02-20-2003, 08:59 PM

I will be using 1/2" ID tubing and I just got my hose barbs (1/2" X 1/2"). I am wondering if I should have gotten 5/8" X 1/2".
How much will the 1/2" barbs restrict my flow? Should I be worried about it?

-Bryan

bigben2k · 02-20-2003, 09:12 PM

There's not enough info to tell you that.

If your effective flow rate will remain under 3 gpm (180 gph), then it'll be fine (off hand).

Blackeagle · 02-20-2003, 09:26 PM

Barbs on blocks are one thing you about have to live with.

Else where in a system you can often use copper tubing instead which is much less restrictive.

On the front page is a article by Phaestus you can read on improving flow in systems. It's a very top shelf read on the subject.

02-20-2003, 08:59 PM	#1
CheeseBall Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 176	Hose barbs I will be using 1/2" ID tubing and I just got my hose barbs (1/2" X 1/2"). I am wondering if I should have gotten 5/8" X 1/2". How much will the 1/2" barbs restrict my flow? Should I be worried about it? -Bryan

02-20-2003, 09:12 PM	#2
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	There's not enough info to tell you that. If your effective flow rate will remain under 3 gpm (180 gph), then it'll be fine (off hand). __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

02-20-2003, 09:26 PM	#3
Blackeagle Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A = Michigan Posts: 1,243	Barbs on blocks are one thing you about have to live with. Else where in a system you can often use copper tubing instead which is much less restrictive. On the front page is a article by Phaestus you can read on improving flow in systems. It's a very top shelf read on the subject.

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