Barbs VS. Compression

RoEy · 16 Jan 2008 at 15:13

Hi all,

As some of you may already know I'm researching everything there is to know about water cooling before I dive into it. I'd be really grateful if you guys could help me with this one.

Barbs VS. Compression Fittings

Thanks,

RoEy

RoEy · 16 Jan 2008 at 22:39

But is compression better? I don't mind the hassle of taking it apart. Just want the best possible fittings.

RoEy · 16 Jan 2008 at 23:34

MikeTimbers said:
I've done both and although the compression fittings have never leaked, I just don't like them.

So does that mean that you've had barbs that's leaked?

Only j/k thanks for your advice mate.

RoEy

RoEy · 17 Jan 2008 at 08:17

robj20 said:
Im using compression cant fault them, i used to use barbs, but i think compression look better.

Hi Rob,

Yeah I agree with you mate. How do they attach to the hose then because I'm guessing you don't need hose clips for them? So seeing you've used both would you recommend compression?

RoEy · 17 Jan 2008 at 08:26

Cheers Raikiri. What size compression and tubing did you use?

RoEy · 17 Jan 2008 at 09:27

Is that size for both the compression fitting and the tubing? It's just that I've read people tend to buy bigger fittings and smaller tubing to create a water tight fix.

RoEy · 17 Jan 2008 at 12:24

Elric said:
There's nothing wrong with compression fittings. I've used them and found them to be easy to get on and off. Compression fittings are as good if not better than barb and jubilee clips, it's very much fit and forget.

Cheers Elric! Thanks for your advice. What size tubing would you have to get, would it have to be same size for both the tubing and compression clip? Or could the compression clip be bigger?

RoEy · 17 Jan 2008 at 13:55

Jimbo Mahoney said:
The only time I've ever had a leak (no pun...) is when the plastic top of a waterblock cracked. I don't know what sort of plastic it was, but I use all-metal ones now.

Too right! I've read loads about waterblocks with acrylic tops splitting and leaking due to the screws inside them. I'll deffo get all metal ones.

Thanks for your advice Mahoney.

RoEy