I've bought some 1/2" metal barbs for a radiator and pump and when I compared them to the plastic 1/2" barbs that came with the Swiftech components the ID was different. The metal barb's ID was between 1-2mm smaller than the plastic one's. I've checked on a few web pages and they never say what the ID of the barb is. I'm a little confused because the ID is very important. Do all 1/2" metal barbs have the same ID? Do plastic 1/2" barbs have bigger ID that metal ones?
Do different 1/2" barbs have different ID?
- Thread starter Day03
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depends on what material the barbs are and what quality.
good quality barbs will have thinner walls to maxmise flow. a brass barb will probably have a thicker wall than a steel barb which is inherently stronger material which is then chromed.
Tom
good quality barbs will have thinner walls to maxmise flow. a brass barb will probably have a thicker wall than a steel barb which is inherently stronger material which is then chromed.
Tom
