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    I just had an idea. Maybe there could be an easy alternative to double-threaded radiators that would allow us to connect any two radiators together.
    I tried to illustrate with a quick sketch:



    There is something similar available for connecting two GPU waterblocks. Example: Link
    All that needs is another G1/4" thread in the middle and you've got a T-line for connecting two radiators in paralell. The radiator-threads could then simply be facing each other.
    What do you think? Would this work?

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    Yeah that would work great as long as both radiators matched. Running the two in parallel would probably change the temps very slightly as you wouldn't have one rad with slightly warmer water then the other.

    What about increasing the spacing between the radiators taking an old fan and cutting out the fan and just use the frame. and then you could have a set up like this.
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    [_______Rad 1_______] Outlet Rad (Cooler water)
    [_______Fan 1_______] *Possibly switch fan 1 and spacer depending on results.
    [______Spacer_______]
    [_______Rad 2_______] Inlet Rad (Warmer Water)
    [_______Fan 2_______]

    with the air flowing downward through Rad 1

    I wonder how that would perform on a dual or even triple 120 rad setup.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HESmelaugh View Post
    I just had an idea. Maybe there could be an easy alternative to double-threaded radiators that would allow us to connect any two radiators together.
    I tried to illustrate with a quick sketch:



    There is something similar available for connecting two GPU waterblocks. Example: Link
    All that needs is another G1/4" thread in the middle and you've got a T-line for connecting two radiators in paralell. The radiator-threads could then simply be facing each other.
    What do you think? Would this work?
    Wouldn't that just be a T-line?

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