Quote Originally Posted by Batman!
Im using ek barbs with my MCW60, MCW30 chipset, and my MCRES micro.

Currently the mcw60 is in its own loop leaktesting, so far so good, no problems at all.

This is without any mods done to the block..
would love to see pics.

as for my opinions/reasoning to promote EK barbs.
1. when i ordered 6 barbs from EK, total cost + shipping was cheaper than 6 barbs from DD.
2. o-ring sticks better to the EK barbs
3. look better to me
4. tubing would be easier to get on and secure with the ribs along the shaft.
5. i was under the impression the "sharper" edge on the EK barbs was at teh LIP (the edge the tubing connects at) and at the time i bought them the only g1/4 barbs from DD were the perfect seal, which has a THICK lip. i still think the EK barbs have a sharper lip. you can check it and see.
6. was bought to use on g1/4 threaded items with the *bonus* that it would work on my storm block, which isnt natively g1/4 threaded.

i dont think anyone ever said it was the defacto barb to put on mcw30's and 60's, but what we WOULD have been chanting is that its the defacto barb for anything g1/4.

thats my reasons for touting ek barbs anytime i can.