a few basic questions

I'm about to switch cases so Ill need to redo my loop and while I'm at it. I'm going to switch to compression fittings this go around. Here are my semi novice questions.

Question #1 I'm running 1/2ID and was wondering how much performance I'd loose moving too 3/8ID ? I know 3/8ID is a bit more flexible or workable so that is why I ask.

Question #2 Are all compression fittings equal or is there a brand or model that is better than the rest. They are kinda pricey so I don't want to have to learn by trail and error.

Question #3 There has to be an good advantage of going to colored tubing instead of using dye, right? No additives in Distilled is pretty much all I can find on this.


Thanks
Rob

1.you wont be loosing much from switching from 1/2 to 3/8
2.I personally like bitspower fittings
3. Distilled water is best the dye will stain your tubing and has the potential to gunk up on any w/c block

1. there will be a difference from 1/2" to 3/8" BUT nothing that will effect your performance so it's really not an issue.

2. i've only ever bought 2 fittings, both being bitspower. i like them and there quality so i will recommend them.

3. there is a good advantage of using coloured tubing over dye's. better performance, less maintenance and no chance of gunk building up.
distilled water and a biocide like Pt nuke, .999 silver plated fittings , or a Silver kill coil.

I'm running into a issues no one seems to have compression fittings in stock right now.

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/coandro.html

they seem to have a bunch

Spawn-Inc said:

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/coandro.html

they seem to have a bunch

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ah thanks, I forgot all about Sidewinder

http://www.jab-tech.com/Silver-Plated-Fittings-and-adapters-c-344.html
heres silver...

Here are some more compression fittings. The Danger Den fittings on that page are pretty much the same as Bitspower. If I remember right, both brands come from the same manufacturer. That would be the reason BP Hi Flow barbs look almost exactly like DD Fat Boys.

ok thanks guys got them ordered.