Do hose connecters restrict flow?

Crosstrack16 · 05-08-2003, 04:38 PM

i was wandering if using t-valves and quik release connectors between two pieces restrict coolant flow.

Pheonix · 05-08-2003, 04:46 PM

T-Connectors will definately reduce flow...

brucoman · 05-08-2003, 11:03 PM

quick connects with check valves have a significant pressure drop, depends on style/materials/size/money

I used to use Parker 416SS 1/2" double check disconnects but finally removed them

Pheonix · 05-09-2003, 01:59 AM

when you say check valves, do you mean they shutoff when you pull them out? (wondering if thats the proper name!)

brucoman · 05-11-2003, 07:11 PM

yeah, with check valves
it does make it very tidy when breaking connections to move system

MadDogMe · 05-12-2003, 04:26 AM

Anything with a bend, or with a smaller inner diametre than the tube/hose will cause restriction,(or same diametre with a rougher wall surface if you want to get pinickity

)...

I've noticed that plastic/PVC T's and Y's have an inner diametre that 'narrows down' like a funnel as it gets to the centre/joining of in/outlets, which makes them even more restrictive...

05-08-2003, 04:38 PM	#1
Crosstrack16 Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 169	Do hose connecters restrict flow? i was wandering if using t-valves and quik release connectors between two pieces restrict coolant flow.

05-08-2003, 04:46 PM	#2
Pheonix Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: South West UK Posts: 17	T-Connectors will definately reduce flow... __________________ ------------- www.pc-arena.net -------------

05-09-2003, 01:59 AM	#4
Pheonix Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: South West UK Posts: 17	when you say check valves, do you mean they shutoff when you pull them out? (wondering if thats the proper name!) __________________ ------------- www.pc-arena.net -------------

05-08-2003, 11:03 PM	#3
brucoman Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 157	quick connects with check valves have a significant pressure drop, depends on style/materials/size/money I used to use Parker 416SS 1/2" double check disconnects but finally removed them

05-11-2003, 07:11 PM	#5
brucoman Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 157	yeah, with check valves it does make it very tidy when breaking connections to move system

05-12-2003, 04:26 AM	#6
MadDogMe Thermophile Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Just shut up ;) ... Posts: 1,068	Anything with a bend, or with a smaller inner diametre than the tube/hose will cause restriction,(or same diametre with a rougher wall surface if you want to get pinickity )... I've noticed that plastic/PVC T's and Y's have an inner diametre that 'narrows down' like a funnel as it gets to the centre/joining of in/outlets, which makes them even more restrictive...

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