Compression Fittings or Barbs

Conumdrum said:

They are equal when it comes to leaks etc. Compressions look better. Compressions cost more.

The reason they leak isn't the actual hose fitting, it's the thickness of the oring and the recessed hole on the block. The new Apogee XT isn't like the GTZ etc. People with compressions remove the oring off the supplied barbs that come with the block and use them on the compression fittings. The supplied o-rings are thicker. Others carefully used two o-rings.

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Spawn-Inc said:

i always hated compressions due to the price, but i bought 2 of them to try it out and they aren't that bad. if i had the money i would go all compression.

barbs and a T-bar clamp provide the best security. but compressions will work just fine.

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4GHZ_or_bust said:

compression fitting is also quicker install and disconnect. But if money is an issue, barb and hose clamp will suit just fine.

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