Barbs on the DD Maze4GPU

Captain Helghas · 05-22-06, 03:31 AM

How difficult is it to exchange the barbs on the DD Maze 4 GPU block? Has anyone actually done this?

soloz2 · 05-22-06, 05:54 AM

it shouldn't be hard. just unscrew them and screw the new ones in

Captain Helghas · 05-22-06, 06:02 AM

As I understood the block was tapped specifically for the barbs attached. Since you own one, I figure you would know better than I though.

soloz2 · 05-22-06, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Helghas

As I understood the block was tapped specifically for the barbs attached. Since you own one, I figure you would know better than I though.

well yeah, you should buy your new barbs from DD so you know they will fit and fit well. (don't want any leaks!)

clocker2 · 05-22-06, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Helghas

As I understood the block was tapped specifically for the barbs attached. Since you own one, I figure you would know better than I though.

Danger Den is in the process of switching from 9/16-18 threads to G1/4 and which barb your Maze takes is unknown (to me, at least).

These are the new G 1/4 fittings and these are the older (and slowly being phased out) 9/16-18 barbs. Note the difference at the barb end where the tubing slips over. The G1/4 barbs have a very narrow/short lip where the older style has a long, tapered lip.

Once you have the correct threaded barb, swapping them on the block is simply a matter of screwing it in.

JimCaleb72 · 05-23-06, 02:29 PM

remember to use teflon tape

[O-CuK]Marci · 05-24-06, 04:50 AM

IF the block uses HiFlow or PerfectSeal fittings, Teflon Tape is NOT required... both HiFlow and PerfectSeal fittings use an O-Ring seal. You only need to use tape when using either incorrectly threaded fittings, or non o-ring fittings.

Captain Helghas · 05-24-06, 11:23 AM

Thanks guys. I'm going to order the barbs when I get the block in.

scott d · 05-24-06, 02:45 PM

just FYI, the barbs are only a couple buck each, but shipping for me was around $11. I'm going to try to find barbs at lowes or home depot before i order from DD.

Captain Helghas · 05-24-06, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by scott d

just FYI, the barbs are only a couple buck each, but shipping for me was around $11. I'm going to try to find barbs at lowes or home depot before i order from DD.

Since we're so close together we could combine our order, and share the shipping cost. Then mail in an envelope the barbs to the other person.

VballCoach · 05-24-06, 06:05 PM

the barb's thread type is what matters. looks like BSPT instead of NPT. looks like they just changed suppliers for the barbs but thread type/pitch is the same.

check here - http://mcmaster.com
p/n 53415k213 - it's 1/2" x 3/8" bspt $4.52/pkg
you'll want to get some O-Rings for them then..HD should have them.

scott d · 05-24-06, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by McMaster

Fittings with BSPT pipe connections where indicated with †. Please ask for 2940K1 and specify tube ID, pipe size, and type of fitting.

I'm still going to see if they have them @ the hardware store, I can always reuse the o rings from the old barbs. If I can't find the barbs, I'll shoot you a PM Captain Helghas.

VballCoach · 05-24-06, 06:12 PM

that's it

clocker2 · 05-24-06, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scott d

I'm still going to see if they have them @ the hardware store

Highly unlikely.
All the hw stores normally carry are tapered pipe thread fittings and those are definitely not what you want.

HeatM1ser2k4 · 05-25-06, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by [Corporal Dan]

remember to use teflon tape

oops.....

I knew I forgot something

I used silicone to seal the the space between the threads, so maybe thats just as good, since I have had no leaks yet.

scott d · 05-25-06, 09:42 PM

silicone is probably the safest way to go actually, just tougher to get off than teflon tape.

SolidxSnake · 05-25-06, 09:56 PM

my plain teflon tape on my maze4 works fine. never leaked there (though it has leaked when my clamps weren't tightened all the way.

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VballCoach Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 5min from Philly Airport	the barb's thread type is what matters. looks like BSPT instead of NPT. looks like they just changed suppliers for the barbs but thread type/pitch is the same. check here - http://mcmaster.com p/n 53415k213 - it's 1/2" x 3/8" bspt $4.52/pkg you'll want to get some O-Rings for them then..HD should have them. __________________ My Heatage
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