New barbs for BayRes

[johan851]

How would I go about installing newer (and bigger) barbs in the acrylic BayRes? I've heard of "taps," but I'm not really sure where to get them or how to use them. I have a dremel, but those don't work terribly well for cutting little holes like that...I'm afraid I'd slip and ruin it. I want a 1/2" thread in and out...so how do I cut it?

[sbud]

Just curious, why would you want to go through so much trouble for a 20$ res? What's your payoff?

[johan851]

It looks cool. :) It's also a little easier for me to bleed/fill the system when I have a reservoir. I don't think it'll be that hard to tap new holes - I just want a true 1/2" ID system. The current barbs are 1/2", with 3/8" ID and 1/4" NPT threads - a little more restrictive than I'd like.