does anyone know how to make quick disconnects for a watercooling system?

[Yoric]

I am putting my res outside of my case and I want to be able to detach it.
I am using 1/2ID tubing otherwise I'd get the ones at http://www.overclock-watercool.com.
I wouldn't mind building them myself but I don't know exactly how to and what parts I would need.

some suggestions would be nice.

[The Overclocker]

it says they are now doing 1/2 inch ones

[cmcquistion]

They have quick disconnects at Home Depot for high pressure tools, like nail guns and stuff. I imagine you could get some of those and mod them for 1/2" tubing.
I'm going there in a few minutes, I'll check it out.

[cmcquistion]

I went to Home Depot and they have what are called "Industrial Connectors" for high pressure air hose. If your hose is 1/2" on its inside diameter, then you'll need the 3/8" Industrial Connector Kit. It's about $9. If your hose is 1/2" on its outside diameter, then you'll need the 1/4" Industrial Connector Kit. It's about $7. In either case, you'll need two kits (one for the send line and one for the return) and four hose clamps (about $0.81).

These components are for high pressure air hoses, so I imagine that they would would for water, but you should probably ask someone who knows for sure.

Hope this helps.

[Bubba]

Let me know if you find out that the quick connects for the air hoses can be used for water.I have a bus load of them for my nail guns and hoses and am setting up a water system also.I would love to be able to use them.

[mw521]

I work on medical equipment and have access to some quick connects we use a lot. They can use either a 1/4 inch line or a 3/8 inch line. If you can use these mail me and I will give you info to get them or I can get them for you. They work great and don't leak.
Mike:D

[mw521]

the air line connectors can be used just get a male fitting with a 1/4 to 1/2 adapter. The 3/8 id connectors I am talking about will give better flow and can be adapted but still are not quite 1/2 id.
Mike:eek:

[Yoric]

I would prefer to have as little resistance as possible because I bought a cheap pump:)
so I think I will look at those air disconnects

does anyone know for sure that those will work?

[Gravity Man]

quick disconnects are nice, except for reduced flow and air bubbles:D

[JetMech]

Originally posted by Yoric
I am putting my res outside of my case and I want to be able to detach it.
I am using 1/2ID tubing otherwise I'd get the ones at http://www.overclock-watercool.com.
I wouldn't mind building them myself but I don't know exactly how to and what parts I would need.

some suggestions would be nice. Swiftech has 1/2" QDs at their web site www.swiftnets.com for $5.00US/pair. Look under replacement parts in the liquid cooling product category. I work with this type of quick disc on robots and there is no safer way to go. They will not leak if used properly.

[Yoric]

do you think you could show me what they look like
they might work but I would need to see them to be sure

they look like they might be a good deal if they are what I need though

[ve6jhc]

I am running a pair of quick connects on my water cooled setup as my cooling box is outside my computer case. I bought standard air tool fittings like you would use for an air compressor. 3 months of use...no leaks or bubbles. One down side of these is that they don't have the check ball in them so when you go to undo them water leaks out until you lift them higher that your water block and cooling tank (yes I made a mess the first time it did it). I made my water lines about 10 feet long so I am able to lift up the connectors way high and not leak any water now. I paid $16 Canadian for all my connectors (2 male and 2 female parts).

[Yoric]

I will definitely go with the air disconnects then

this is my setup I think I will put the holes in the res higher and put the disconnects further up on the tubing like so
that way I could move the res down and disconnect w/o leaks
like my job with paint?

[mw521]

If you want a set of the medical 3/8 disconnects I found a set on my van and you can have them if you want. These are not in new packaging so I don't have to include them in my inventory. These have a check valve in both ends male and female and will not leak. If you want them give me a contact and I will mail them.:cool:

[Bubba]

What is the difference between the medical and the automotive connects?I've got the Aquacoill radiator with an Eheim 1250 pump and also have a 4x4x4 junction box for resevoir.I bought a Maze 2-1,video and chipset block.(thy're the newer ones all with 1/2" fittings.)Will the quick connects defeat the reason for having all 1/2" fittings?I only can find 3/8 connects and they seem like they would restrict flow quite a bit.I also got a plastic toooool box today to set it all up in but the stupid pump and the radiator are so dang big I can't even fit it all in!

[Yoric]

as I said earlier I am using 1/2" tubing and a little giant fountain pump that isn't exactly the best performing but the cheapest I could find with the power I needed locally.
since I am using such a low power pump I am not sure how the shrinking of the tubing would affect the performance. I think that it would affect me less than bubba though.

mw521
pm me and maybe work something out

otherwise I think I will stick with my original decision

[Crappy]

Take alook at http://www.eheim.com and look under Accessories there you will find Quick release coupling and Double-tap-connector

The Double-tap-connector is a Quick release with a valve on each end.

You can pick them up at any Fish supply store

Edit: This will fit the size of the line you are using like (3/8" 1/2")

[JetMech]

Originally posted by Yoric
do you think you could show me what they look like
they might work but I would need to see them to be sure

they look like they might be a good deal if they are what I need though Just look at the QD's on the MCW462 at the liquid catagory. They look the same just larger ID.

[JetMech]

Originally posted by Yoric
I will definitely go with the air disconnects then

this is my setup I think I will put the holes in the res higher and put the disconnects further up on the tubing like so
that way I could move the res down and disconnect w/o leaks
like my job with paint? What you are looking for are inline QD's. Look at my profile and email me an address and I'll get you a couple. Looks like you will need to get a couple of shutoff valves also.

[r0ckstarbob]

hm

thought disconnects were quite a bit more then that... apparently not???

thats good to know. thanks for this thread. gives me stuff to think about.

[ve6jhc]

I looked at some QC with the spring loaded check ball. The spring tension on the set I looked at was very high and I didn't think that my pump had enough jam to open them or if it did I thought it would be a flow killer. I ended up with the standard air tool QC and they have been working great for my application...much cheaper than the ones with the check balls in them too.

[Yoric]

thank you very much

you have all been very helpful and I think I know what I am going to do now

hmm....
maybe I should get several different sets and test them
I think I may have to try to write an article about my setup
I certainly have enough stuff to write about

because of this site my case is green has a neon light, a window, 3 more fans than before, a radiator, res and Maze2 waterblock, and I am thinking about replacing the leds in my keyboard

[IFMU]

Originally posted by r0ckstarbob
thats good to know. thanks for this thread. gives me stuff to think about.

Thats what I was thinking, deffinatly something to think about here... Might have to look into this a lil bit... thanks!! :D


Originally posted by Yoric
thank you very much

you have all been very helpful and I think I know what I am going to do now

hmm....
maybe I should get several different sets and test them
I think I may have to try to write an article about my setup
I certainly have enough stuff to write about

because of this site my case is green has a neon light, a window, 3 more fans than before, a radiator, res and Maze2 waterblock, and I am thinking about replacing the leds in my keyboard

Ha Ha... another one!!! Schweet.. Another has been assimilated... Welcome aboard! (I know a lil late but hey!) And good luck with your mods mate! Let us know how it works out!!!

[Yoric]

I will post pics in the case mods thread when I finish my water cooling system