Compression Fitting Question

Pvt_Ryan · 20 Dec 2014 at 18:36

Doing my 1st custom w/c loop and have what are two potentially really stupid questions.

1. I have blue mosoon compression fittings 6 pack and they come with 2 rubber washers 1 black and 1 blue where do they go?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-043-MO&groupid=962&catid=2531&subcat=2534

2. The same as above but have a 90 degree fitting (male & female G1/4 threads)?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-103-MO&groupid=962&catid=2531&subcat=2537

I was thinking that they go over the male G1/4 connecter end but if so why are there two and why are they different colours?
Thanks in advance.

Ryan

Disco_P · 20 Dec 2014 at 19:48

Do the male g1/4 fittings already have O-rings installed? I would hope they do and haven't heard of any piece of WC kit that comes without them pre installed.

It's possible they are spacers for optional use but I really am guessing. Can you post some pictures of the washers (next to the fitting if possible to give an idea of scale)?

Pvt_Ryan · 20 Dec 2014 at 19:59

^JP^ · 20 Dec 2014 at 20:01

You only use one over the thread end to seal the connection.

Two colours so you can pick what you like if you are using them on clear acrylic blocks for instance where you can see the O-Ring.

Pvt_Ryan · 20 Dec 2014 at 20:05

Ahh that makes more sense. I was hoping that was the case but having two rings threw me and i started to think "Am i being stupid and missing something"..

Thanks for the help..

Here's the build log incase anyone is interested:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=27374341

Mynight · 20 Dec 2014 at 20:25

Lol you weren't alone in that. Still never got my monsoons to work

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Pvt_Ryan · 20 Dec 2014 at 21:14

how do people attach the rads to the case.. seems the screws provided with the rads will attach fan to rad but nothing to case.. :/

Mynight · 20 Dec 2014 at 21:21

What rads do you have? My one came with two sets of screws one for the fans and another smaller set for the rad to case.

Pvt_Ryan · 20 Dec 2014 at 21:41

nexxxos 420 & 280

i have 35mm & 25mm screws BUT they are too small to attach to case in a push cfg. In a pull cfg i'd need 5mm screws.. Either way for them to hold to the case it looks like they need washers.

Disco_P · 20 Dec 2014 at 21:44

My alphacool radiators came without small screws for attaching the rad to the case but fortunately some of the case screws fit exactly. So if your rad comes without short screws try some of the screws that came with you4 case.

But BE CAREFUL to not screw them in to much as they can pierce the channels of the radiator causing leaks.

Disco_P · 20 Dec 2014 at 21:45

I am almost sure that alphacool rads use the same screws as ssds and hdds.

Pvt_Ryan · 20 Dec 2014 at 23:08

750d is pretty much screwless.

Disco_P · 21 Dec 2014 at 00:26

Have you got any screws that came with any of your hard drives?

Pvt_Ryan · 21 Dec 2014 at 09:13

I'll have to have a hunt.. I'm a bit of a horder

Pvt_Ryan · 21 Dec 2014 at 20:15

tried some case screws and they are too big for the rad and too small for the case holes on top.

Looks like it is the hardware store tomorrow, here's hoping they stock what i need.

Disco_P · 22 Dec 2014 at 01:59

Good luck. It's pretty bad that alphacool don't supply screws for attaching their rads to cases.

Pvt_Ryan · 22 Dec 2014 at 22:14

DIY washers were the solution:

Disco_P · 22 Dec 2014 at 22:57

Did those washers sniggers save you, pvt Ryan?

Pvt_Ryan · 22 Dec 2014 at 23:13

ohhhh dear.. too much mulled wine????

Disco_P · 22 Dec 2014 at 23:19

I have been waiting to use that one since I saw your first post.