A few n00b questions...

PearlJammzz · Sep 26, 2007

So I am trying to piece all the little pieces of my system together and ave a few questions:

-ek, d-tek, or swiftech 1/2'' OD barbs?

-Do I need clamps on the MCRES barbs? Just the hose-clamp ones work?

-I am assuming teflon tape everything? Regardless of o-ring? Can't hurt right?

Nebulous · Sep 26, 2007

PearlJammzz said:
So I am trying to piece all the little pieces of my system together and ave a few questions:

-ek, d-tek, or swiftech 1/2'' OD barbs?

-Do I need clamps on the MCRES barbs? Just the hose-clamp ones work?

-I am assuming teflon tape everything? Regardless of o-ring? Can't hurt right?

1) Depends on your preference of blocks/price

2) Yes you need clamps on evrything!. You don't want one of those joints to come loose.

3) Teflon tape on the threads of the fittings won't hurt at all.

A little precaution now will save alot of grief later

PearlJammzz · Sep 26, 2007

well what's the difference on the barbs? One provide anything over the other? One better suited for a certain clamp type? Thanks

buey · Sep 26, 2007

PearlJammzz said:
So I am trying to piece all the little pieces of my system together and ave a few questions:

-ek, d-tek, or swiftech 1/2'' OD barbs?

I use swifty's because they're cheap.

PearlJammzz said:
-Do I need clamps on the MCRES barbs? Just the hose-clamp ones work?

Just the what?

If you're using 7/16" ID tubes you can get away with it, but otherwise you do need clamps.

PearlJammzz said:
-I am assuming teflon tape everything? Regardless of o-ring? Can't hurt right?

That's what I do. Just make sure the tape doesn't get in the o-ring's way.

PearlJammzz · Sep 26, 2007

Awesome, thanks guys

genec57 · Sep 26, 2007

The EK barbs are far better. They have recessed o rings which give a fool proof fit.

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