need ideas suggestions

jhoop2002 · 17-May-03, 02:15 AM

alright, i am building a case out of plexiglass to house my water cooling system. Since it is seperate the hose is going to have to go from one box to the other. this is a problem because i can't move both boxes at the same time. So i need to find a way to make a quick connect/disconnect with a 1/2" ID hose. I need a quick connect on the steel side of my case and then one on the plexiglass side of the second case.

I also need suggestions on a fill and bleed kit. I know someone (sorry can't remember who) made one form scratch here, but would like to here from everyone.

Buzz_4_20 · 17-May-03, 02:34 AM

putwig has made a spiffy setup for water cooling, you could easily make the fill/bleed section the same as the quick connect/disconnect system.

or you could attach the cases, rivits (SP?) are a good thing.

HoJo · 17-May-03, 02:45 AM

How about aquarium filter quick disconnect fittings. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...=6&pCatId=3612

putwig · 17-May-03, 07:45 AM

Here is the link to the fill and bleed gear.

I also just assembled a smaller, cheaper unit from black PVC fittings I found at a hydroponics supplier. I will post pics when I am done.

There are many options for quick couplers. I used air compressor couplings for a while inline, but found they were very restrictive to flow.

Check out hydroponics places, aquatic suppliers, aquarium retailers, and industrial supply distributors.

Lastly, check with piper. Here has a water cooling "desk" with quick connect couplers to hook up the PC's.

jhoop2002 · 17-May-03, 02:20 PM

thanks guys!

AntiM · 17-May-03, 03:52 PM

Try here.

http://www.omega.com/pdf/tubing/coup.../couplings.asp

I'd think you'd want something with shut-off valve in both ends if you want a portable system. And still have a good flow rate. Lotsa nice options here for mounting in a case wall or inline. If you use something like tygon or clearflex you could even go a little larger on the barb size and keep flow unrestricted. I know 3/8"ID-5/8"OD tygon will fit over 1/2" barbs. I'm sure 1/2" would fit over 9/16" barbs and probably over 5/8" barbs. Good luck.

17-May-03, 02:15 AM		#1 (permalink)
jhoop2002 Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	need ideas suggestions alright, i am building a case out of plexiglass to house my water cooling system. Since it is seperate the hose is going to have to go from one box to the other. this is a problem because i can't move both boxes at the same time. So i need to find a way to make a quick connect/disconnect with a 1/2" ID hose. I need a quick connect on the steel side of my case and then one on the plexiglass side of the second case. I also need suggestions on a fill and bleed kit. I know someone (sorry can't remember who) made one form scratch here, but would like to here from everyone.

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17-May-03, 02:34 AM		#2 (permalink)
Buzz_4_20 Apex Elite Tech	putwig has made a spiffy setup for water cooling, you could easily make the fill/bleed section the same as the quick connect/disconnect system. or you could attach the cases, rivits (SP?) are a good thing.

17-May-03, 02:45 AM		#3 (permalink)
HoJo Review Pimp, but still Jo's Ho	How about aquarium filter quick disconnect fittings. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...=6&pCatId=3612

17-May-03, 07:45 AM		#4 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	Here is the link to the fill and bleed gear. I also just assembled a smaller, cheaper unit from black PVC fittings I found at a hydroponics supplier. I will post pics when I am done. There are many options for quick couplers. I used air compressor couplings for a while inline, but found they were very restrictive to flow. Check out hydroponics places, aquatic suppliers, aquarium retailers, and industrial supply distributors. Lastly, check with piper. Here has a water cooling "desk" with quick connect couplers to hook up the PC's.

17-May-03, 02:20 PM		#5 (permalink)
jhoop2002 Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	thanks guys!

17-May-03, 03:52 PM		#6 (permalink)
AntiM Aqua Pimp	Try here. http://www.omega.com/pdf/tubing/coup.../couplings.asp I'd think you'd want something with shut-off valve in both ends if you want a portable system. And still have a good flow rate. Lotsa nice options here for mounting in a case wall or inline. If you use something like tygon or clearflex you could even go a little larger on the barb size and keep flow unrestricted. I know 3/8"ID-5/8"OD tygon will fit over 1/2" barbs. I'm sure 1/2" would fit over 9/16" barbs and probably over 5/8" barbs. Good luck.