having problems with compression fittings ??

[Admiral Huddy]

I've bought these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/popup_image.php?prodid=WC-071-OE&imgID=0&pID=9667&cat=c435433 and the Masterkleer ID 7/16" OD 5/8 .

However, no matter how hard i try, i can get the firring over the thread let alone tighten it.

As far as i know they are compatible. However, OcUK page doesn't give the size of the OD of the sleeve only says they are compatible.. Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Jokester]

I think the wall thickness of the tube is too much, though the OD is spot on, the ID is smaller (11mm) than the 13mm the compression fitting needs, so when you but it on the barb, it'll stretch it out making the OD bigger than 16mm.

 

[Admiral Huddy]

It seems that way. I just happened to have two other 7/16 comp fittings. They fit fine but need 4 more.

What would you recommend for the MasterKleer?

These
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-112-XS&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=1778
Cheers

 

[pgi947]

had the same problem with the same fittings Huddy though I was using white XSPC tubing.

iirc I ripped a large amount of skin from my finger trying to push and turn to get it to bite.

 

[Admiral Huddy]

Might just use open barbs. Got a plenty of 1/2"

 

[Admiral Huddy]

had the same problem with the same fittings Huddy though I was using white XSPC tubing.

iirc I ripped a large amount of skin from my finger trying to push and turn to get it to bite.

My hands are physically bleeding

 

[Cleeecooo]

Might just use open barbs. Got a plenty of 1/2"

This is what I'd do too. Looks nicer too IMO

 

[Jokester]

It seems that way. I just happened to have two other 7/16 comp fittings. They fit fine but need 4 more.

What would you recommend for the MasterKleer?

These
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-112-XS&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=1778
Cheers

Those should do.

 

[RJC]

I had issues when I was doing my build a few months back, I just managed to get the thread started, I went with EK comp fittings in the end.

 

[Admiral Huddy]

In a way I'm pleased as thought i'd done something wrong.

Cheers guys - I'm switching to the open barbs for now.

 

[pgi947]

My hands are physically bleeding

Yup, thats the one!

If it helps, the standard 'OcUK Value' comp fittings are excellent, has a really coarse thread, nice and easy to fit

 

[craarc]

if your going for barbs google phobya aluminium clamps with a allen key to tighten available in black and polished they are the best clamps ive come across so much so i ordered 20 spares in case they stop making them and i want to do another build with barbs at anytime

these r mine

 

[Jay85]

I had a similiar probelm today when redoing my loop (yes again lol), got some new tubing in white and on first try i could not tighten the ring over the compression fitting. Turns out it had somehow kinked the thread when i unscrewed it :s, no idea how tbh but it will only screw down about 2 turns before it stops dead.


Does OCUK do warranty on these fittings? It's an XSPC one bought not long ago, would love a replacement if you guys can sort me out.

Thanks