Koolance Quick Disconnects query?

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 11:59

Just nipping to Tesco to do some shopping and I'll report back with pics and length for you bud

Space Monkey · 17 Nov 2012 at 11:59

pgi947 said:
Just nipping to Tesco to do some shopping and I'll report back with pics and length for you bud

Thanks mate

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 12:25

Ok from the very end of the barb to the very end of the other barb is around 10.75cm (roughly 4.25") and a pic here

Space Monkey · 17 Nov 2012 at 12:29

Thanks mate

What are the nuts for on either end?

Can I ask why you chose not to use the supplied Koolance barb clamps?

And that hose!!!!! Hee hee

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 12:34

Knuts are for bulkhead fitting, could remove them but don't want to loose them just incase

The Koolance clamps will not fit on 7/16 tubing as the OD's are different, the clamps are for 1/2 - 3/4 tubing, I'm using 7/16 - 5/8.

Space Monkey · 17 Nov 2012 at 12:43

Aha, that explains it.

I'm just looking at the threaded ones you linked to but I notice that in the thread there is no rubber seal like you'd find on any other threaded fitting, as I plan to put one into a 90deg fitting and the other into the bitspower T - shaped ball, will these leak without the rubber ring, or should I just get the barbs?

Really appreciate you taking the time to help me on this mate

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 13:03

Will have a look when I get home mate, I have a male threaded qdc floating around somewhere so can take a pic If required

Space Monkey · 17 Nov 2012 at 13:06

pgi947 said:
Will have a look when I get home mate, I have a male threaded qdc floating around somewhere so can take a pic If required

Cool, thanks

I see some have compression fittings included, making me think I should change my setup to 1/2“ tubing

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 14:34

It wouldn't hurt tbh, 7/16 ID isn't very well supported by anyone really, most tend to focus on parts for 1/2" & 3/8" ID.

Once I've decided on which case to get I'll more than likely be moving over to 1/2 - 3/4 tubing my self. Need Corsair to hurry up and name a date for the 900D before I buy though

Space Monkey · 17 Nov 2012 at 14:43

I think I'm finally getting to grips with all the options!

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 14:44

If you head over to Koolances products page they have a pretty decent breakdown of your options

Space Monkey · 17 Nov 2012 at 14:59

Yeah been looking their webby, makes it a bit easier to narrow down what's what!

From some vague pics online, it looks like the threaded QDC's do have a rubber seal on the thread

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 15:03

I can confirm they do, I had one screwed directly into a tube-res, no leaks

Space Monkey · 17 Nov 2012 at 15:18

pgi947 said:
I can confirm they do, I had one screwed directly into a tube-res, no leaks

Nice, I'll get the threaded ones for now, then when I come to my first maintenance refill, I'll likely change up to 1/2“ tubing and fittings

Thanks for all your help mate

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 15:31

NP and enjoy

Space Monkey · 17 Nov 2012 at 21:05

Right, final check before purchasing, are these compatible?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-060-KA

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-077-KA

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 21:31

Yep, both are VL3N type connections, will be fine

Note for both parts, stock is overdue, IF you order from OcUK, be sure to give 5UB and co a message in CS first thing monday morning to get an idea of how long you've to wait

Space Monkey · 17 Nov 2012 at 21:37

Thanks, and yeah I saw that they aren't in stock yet, I could get elsewhere but with free shipping here its cheaper this time for me to wait (not too long mind)

pgi947 · 17 Nov 2012 at 21:58

Sweet, just remember to ask in CS, they should be able to give you a more accurate estimation then 'overdue'

BriT · 17 Nov 2012 at 22:56

Looking buy some of these, which ones do i need for 7/16" 5/8" tubing?