Right Angle Barb Fittings

[Exodus_AU]

Hi all,

So i was putting together my rig and decided on doing it differently to my original plan..

So i bought some Right Angled Barb Fittings: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=19363

I wanted to put one on my mobo block and then on my CPU block using only a short tube going straight between them...

My Problem is on both the CPU and Mobo block it will only bite from one spot and once tightened doesnt face the correct location

Anyone had this problem and how did you resolve it?

I was thinking about using Teflon tape to build it up a bit, then putting the O-Ring on to make it tighten earlier. Thoughts?

[Hood]

you brought the wrong fittings. you need rotaries.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...7_160_300_1321

oops!

now you can post in the noob moments thread :P

[Exodus_AU]

Damn.... i just ordered them.. that was a waste.. its my first water cool lol heaps of noob moments.. worst being spending 1.5 hrs trying to pull apart GPU to find 2 screws under stickers *slaps forehead*

[Exodus_AU]

so http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=19380 will work?

[Hood]

nope, that is an angle, you need : http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=19382
or
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=18490
or
http://www.thekoolroom.com/product/e...ale-to-female/

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=19369 this one does it all.

[Exodus_AU]

Boy so complex.... lol.. im going for sexy so i like the look of the http://www.thekoolroom.com/product/e...ale-to-female/

Whats will this be ok for the 1/2" fitting? Does it matter or are all the g 1/4's the same for the rotaries?

[Hood]

you already have 1/2 barbs? they will be g14 threads. so its all good. and yeah enzo are my fav fittings

[Exodus_AU]

yea i got the 1/2 barbs.. thanks

[Moptimus]

Slightly off topic here, but can anyone tell me any single use for the non rotary angle fittings? I can't think of a single situation where having no control over the resultant direction is a good thing.

[Enjoi]

Originally Posted by Moptimus

Slightly off topic here, but can anyone tell me any single use for the non rotary angle fittings? I can't think of a single situation where having no control over the resultant direction is a good thing.

i think the idea behind non rotary angle's is so that we can fill out noob moments thread.

[Creekin]

Originally Posted by Moptimus

I can't think of a single situation where having no control over the resultant direction is a good thing.

try harder....
u can join them to other parts that already rotate, like an SLI joiner..or that dont care what the orientation is..like a flow indicator..
and occasionally they point in the direction you want them to and are the right height too
im sure ive used at least one in my current loop and def have in previous ones

[Exodus_AU]

haha well i know im disappointed about just buying 5 of them... lol

[Hood]

if they are still sealed up you can try sending them back for store credit.

i knew darn well creekin would use them lol

[Moptimus]

Originally Posted by Creekin

try harder....
u can join them to other parts that already rotate, like an SLI joiner..or that dont care what the orientation is..like a flow indicator..
and occasionally they point in the direction you want them to and are the right height too
im sure ive used at least one in my current loop and def have in previous ones

So you mean with the inclusion of an extra rotary fitting they are useful? Who would thunk it!

As to the flow indicator, you'd have to have a rotary or non directional fitting like a barb or comp fitting on the other end.

I can remember using some brass fittings - just garden variety plumbing fittings and it isn't an issue there as you can use thread tape to get a good seal and still have room to choose the angle.

If you are looking for more Creek, then I think I know someone who might want to sell some.