Compact T Line with cap

Ben333 · Dec 21, 2008

Found this for $0.99 at autozone, looks like a nice way to use a T in a small case or if you just don't want a tail coming off your T with a cap at the end.

Heres how I'll be using mine:

The only problem I can think of is that this doesn't hold a lot of extra water so it probably only works well at the top of your loop.

muddocktor · Dec 21, 2008

I don't think it would work myself. It doesn't hold enough water to do anything with. You would continuously have air being entrained into the loop with that, IMO.

Gillbot · Dec 21, 2008

Might be decent to use at the bottom of the loop for a drain but not enough volume at the top for a T for me.

Sam__ · Dec 21, 2008

yeah, looks a little small for my liking, as said above it could have issues.

Spawn-Inc · Dec 21, 2008

i would only use it as a drain since its so short. it should work if its the highest point in the loop.

i'm guessing thats 1/2" OD barbs?

axis01 · Dec 21, 2008

Spawn-Inc said:
i would only use it as a drain since its so short. it should work if its the highest point in the loop.

i'm guessing thats 1/2" OD barbs?

Only problem is the drain should be at the lowest.

Axis

Spawn-Inc · Dec 21, 2008

lol. there goes my grammar again.

it was 2 thoughts.
1. it would work good as a drain, at the lowest point.
2. it may work good as a fill port at the highest point.

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Moto7451 · Dec 21, 2008

I actually think it might work but only just barely. You'd have to fill it to just about the brim while it was running (post bleeding) and use teflon tape or RTV silicone around the threads to keep it leak free when the pump isn't on.

Spawn-Inc · Dec 21, 2008

Moto7451 said:
I actually think it might work but only just barely. You'd have to fill it to just about the brim while it was running (post bleeding) and use teflon tape or RTV silicone around the threads to keep it leak free when the pump isn't on.

i think it would be fine the way it is because its meant to handle the temps and pressures that cars produce in there cooling system. at least i would think so...

muddocktor · Dec 22, 2008

Yeah, that is a flush T for a car radiator system. I remember installing one of those on my old Mazda 323 in the heater core line to flush the cooling system out with. I got it in some cooling flush kit back then.

QuietIce · Dec 22, 2008

A PVC adapter might help. It would add a little more volume to the res without making it overly big. If that's 5/8" thread then a 5/8x3/4" adapter and PVC cap or plug would do the job.

Paint it all black if you prefer ...

muddocktor · Dec 22, 2008

IIRC QuietIce, the thread on the one I had was water hose connector thread.

Ben333 · Dec 22, 2008

Yeah, I believe the connector on this is garden hose style but that would be awesome if I could extend it an inch. I'll have to see if I can find something to fit it next time I'm at the hardware store.

Spawn-Inc · Dec 22, 2008

just go out and buy a garden hose fitting, like the picture below, and you can hook up extra tubing, then unscrew it once its filled properly.

KosAMD · Dec 23, 2008

love that garden hose idea, you might also try a plastic female to female and get a coke bottle on the other end, for the ghetto effect.

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