View Full Version : Which fittings for the ThermoChill PA.120.3?
LockBreaker
01-04-2008, 01:26 PM
Hey. I am going to buy the ThermoChill PA.120.3 radiator. But I have problems finding the best fittings for it. Can you guys here at Xtremesytems help me out a little bit?
It would be nice if you could recommend one from Petras or Sidewinder, because I can't afford ordering from more than two shops. I don't live in the USA you see, but in Europe. :)
Justintoxicated
01-04-2008, 01:39 PM
If your in europe you will have much better luck finding proper fittings over there, maybe at a hardware store or something. its so bad getting metal barbs over here that it is you who could be helping us! Currently there is no place in the U.S. that sells the fittings. Closest place is Canada (NCIX) and their fittings are undersized not true 1/2 inch and maybe somewhat restrictive, not to mention steep expensive shipping fees. Search for Thermichill Barbs theres an extensive post about it. THeres a place in Austrailia that has some better ones (maybe) if your interested in that.
Unless your wanting to use plastic barbs + teflon tape, which I don't recomend since the thread will not match up.
taowulf
01-04-2008, 01:47 PM
its so bad getting metal barbs over here that it is you who could be helping us!
The D-Tek barbs are available through a few US sites, is the thread different?
Sorry to not reply to the OP's comment, but this statement made me wonder.
welshtom
01-04-2008, 01:53 PM
http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=thermochill
Job done
if your in aus.
http://www.gammods.com.au/ has it
LockBreaker
01-04-2008, 02:38 PM
Thank's. I found some in Denmark. They should work fine I think. I just wanted to see if there was any chance for purchasing it from either Petras or Sidewinder Comps. =)
Thanks for the help. :)
Justintoxicated
01-04-2008, 02:50 PM
The D-Tek barbs are available through a few US sites, is the thread different?
Sorry to not reply to the OP's comment, but this statement made me wonder.
Yes quite different. I ended up with the NCIX ones myself, I think the restriction is negligable with 3 blocks in my loop anyways but still I would prefer higher flowing barbs and a ported D5 over what I have now. I am somewhat picky though I replaced all O-rings in my loop with Viton's after I noticed all the Nitrile (Stock) O-rings splitting/cracking on all my metal barbs and fullports.
Petra
01-04-2008, 03:20 PM
Could also go with the new EK G3/8 fittings (http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=228&osCsid=328f365881d1849ef182e5cd827bda73), which I should have posted by Monday (they arrived today, but I'm out of the office).
Justintoxicated
01-04-2008, 03:36 PM
Could also go with the new EK G3/8 fittings (http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=228&osCsid=328f365881d1849ef182e5cd827bda73), which I should have posted by Monday (they arrived today, but I'm out of the office).
Very Nice, I wish I would have waited now, perhaps I will pick these up as well (although its a shame the 4 barbs I ordered from NCIX were $25)...Since I am waiting on your GT/GTS Ramsinks now anyways...