Quick disconnects and t-connectors

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Anyone have any opinions on QDCs aside from Koolance ones as those are the ones I can find any good info on? Comparable? Better?

Also t-lines vs multi-connects such as thermochill delrin g1/4" t piece acetal elbow. is there any functional/performance difference or are they mainly for the "bling"?

finally anyone have any experience with Scythe Ultra-kaze 120mm in rad pull setup? Looks like they have good static pressure although not sure those graphs would look when undervolted?

 

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There are at least 4 manufacturers of quick-connects;

Koolance
Innovatek
CPC
Phobya

All are available in the UK - but it would be a competitor so I can't say where from.

Most are only available in 3/8" or 10mm but even the 1/2" really reduce flow rates so you need a pump with a good head to make up for it.

The t-pieces and 90-degree bends also reduce flow rates, but Bitspower radius the bend so it doesn't make turbulent flow like a sharp turn will and are therefore better if you can stomach the somewhat bling looks.

 

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Thanks for the post - whilst I'm aware there are more than one manufacturer but I couldn't find any opinions (apart from the Koolance/CPC ones) on how they perform/handle in real use. I guess with such small parts it's hard to "review" them as such...

Regarding the t-piece is Bitspower Rotary Fitting "Q" is this what you were talking about in terms of low turbulence? I had a look at the picture and couldn't work out is this meant to have 3 threads or 4?

If I wanted to use it with a pair of Bitspower G1/4" "Stubby" High Flow 1/2" Fittings could I use a "G1/4" Male to Male adaptor" to connect a 1/4" ball valve to make a full t-line with an integrated drain valve? :E

Also why is it there don't seem to be any metal "t-lines" at all just plastic ones?