Cooling Please Help about this reservoir (AquaTube rev1.1)

Hello!

Please take a look at this reservoir:
http://snt-systems.com/catalog/prod...id=38&osCsid=a7386cde695ff612df57e1a1f2782ce0

Since I'm getting the tubes with inner diameter of 1/2" could I use this reservoir?
It says I can choose hose connections of 1/2" barbs. Is this OK?

I mean, I don't wanna make a mistake and order a reservoir with barbs for 1/4" inner diameter tubes or something like that!

Also, please help me with ordering additional parts not included with this reservoir (barbs,...?) which I would need for connecting tubes with reservoir. What would I also need if I have tubes with 1/2" inner diameter?

I'm new with all this stuff, so forgive me for stupid questions. I'm also not from US/UK so I mustn't make a mistake when ordering.

Thanx!!!

 

The aquatube isn't the best choice for a 1/2" ID setup as the thread size is G1/8 and you need adaptors to fit 1/2" Barbs. IF you're heart is set on something liek that better off with a Fass-O-Matic or AB-G which takes G1/4 fittings for which you can get 1/2" Barbs to fit.

There's a sticky at the top of this forum with links to suppliers around the world if that helps.

 

That depends on their "mod". They supply this reservoir with modded 1/2" barbs, which will indeed allow you to connect 1/2" inner diameter tubes.

But I suspect that the inner diameter of the barbs will still be 1/4" and that therefor you will have a restriction there. I would imagine that you would have to drill out and tap the holes of the res to fit the right size barbs. A bit tricky.

A better choice for you may be the Innovatek Fass-o-Matic reservoir, which is practically the same, but allows you to fit 1/2" barbs with no appreciable restriction.

EDIT: darn, Risky beat me to it!

 

I've seen those Fass-O-Matic reservoirs before
http://www.highspeedpc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=HSPC&Category_Code=FassTank

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there's stil the same problem here. Can't fit the 1/2"ID tubes there without restriction (adapters 1/2" to 1/4").

Right?

 

the mod that SNT (more specifically BB there) does is drill out the G1/8 thread and tap new 1/4NPT (or perhaps G1/4) and stick in 1/2" barbs. So it should be the same as any other res.

But seriously, people should stop killing aquatubes for big 1/2" setups.

 

@Firehed:
So what you are saying is that I could fit my tubes with 1/2" inner D onto that modded AquaTube reservoir without any adapters and restrictions???

 

Without any adaptors, yes. But you will have some restrictions.

Hey, it's just a really good and pretty looking res. If AC just decided to make some with 1/2" fittings, it would make the 1850's California Gold Rush look like a buch of old ladies with shopping trollies.

 

It's not really clear to me...
Why will there be restrictions if the res is already modded for 1/2" ID tubes???

 

Because at the threaded end (the bit of the barb that screws into the reservoir) the inner diameter of the barb will be a bit narrower. I'm not sure how much --coolmeister should be able to tell you.

 

First of all Diablo you need to read this Barb Sizes Explained link which will help make things much more clear. (don't worry its a short guide but very informative)

Now unless you are prepared to re-tap an Aquatube to 1/4" so it will accept a 1/4" Thread to 1/2" Hose Tail Barbs you will have problems as using an adaptor will inevitable decrease the flow in the over all watercooling loop.

Innovatek's Fass-O-Matic is a lot easier to fit into a 1/2" set-up as it already has 1/4" threaded holes to accept the barbs you need so that might be the easier route.

On a side note........I had practically done the deal with Aquacomputer to have 50 of each colour Aquatube made with 1/4" threaded holes but for some reason they withdrew the offer at the eleventh hour without explanation!

 

It won't be any more restrictive than an Inno. Fass-o-Matic, or most any other res for that matter, since it'll be tapped at with a 1/4NPT thread which is what almost every res uses. And indeed, the ID of a 1/2" barb is about 3/8" which is just another reason I think it's wasteful (stretching 3/8" tubing over 1/2" is what I'd say for big-bore stuff, as you get a VERY tight seal and don't have as much restriction caused by the fitting relative to the tubing.

I think (99% sure) that the small-bore AC market would be a lot stronger in the US if it was more available. SNT is all but dead and Sharka only sells a few items. I'm planning to open a store, but I don't have the capital, and it's rather hard to get a loan for the amount I'm looking to need at my age.

In any case, the 1/2" aquatubes at SNT *are re-tapped to accept 1/4" threaded fittings*, so adaptors are not necessary nor are they restricting flow any more than the typical restriction you get from using a barb versus a pushfit.

 

Thanx 2 all! I've read the guide about barb sizes.

I just think I'll forget about the fass-o-matic and similar reservoirs.
So does anyone know some reservoirs like this one for example:
http://www.frozencpu.com/ex-res-40.html
but which would solve my problem (no restriction with 1/2"ID tubing)?

It says that this tank-o-matic has screw connections sized for 8mm (5/16") ID x 10mm (3/8") OD tubing

I don't wanna get some plastic rectangular reservoirs for 5.25" bays. I would prefer cyllindric ones. Thanx

 

Im BitchBreaker,the thread is 9/16-24,the ID of the aquazilla is near 3/8.Thank's

And SNT isent dead..or close to it,we had to clear some matter's up and will be pusshing on for a verry long time,right now is more of a break for me and Dan to get some rest,working our day job's and running snt is verry hard work..so we hit a snag in our life.

 

this???
http://www.aqua-computer-systeme.de...?board=7;action=display;num=1108744993;start=

I just sent a message to Dan. Hope he reads it and helps me with this 1/2" Barb Moded Aquatube.

what's the difference between this modded aquatube and aquazilla?

 

Ah, the polarflo high-flow barbs. As I don't look at big bore anymore, I just assumed they were standard 1/4NPT dealies.

And don't mind my assumptions about the state of SNT, I'm just going by activity on the forums and how the index was updated in a way that made it look like "here's what we have left, we're clearing out" what with the stock numbers (on their own a great idea, just poorly timed I guess)

 

The Aquazilla is my version of the aquajet
My first revision
My latest revision
Stock jet

I had some tight machine work to do on then unit's..but they are so nice looking.The new revision is the AquaZilla SE

 

Despite my newfound disgust by big-bore setups (esp 1/2"), the work you do on those does seem to be pretty high quality. Not that I've seen one in person, but at least in pics it looks pretty professional.

 

I dont do 1/2 eather,but there is a LOT of work in the new SE's,the first model was something i should have never did..it ruined the aqua tube's for life after that mod..this new jet is a good mod and wont harm the poor aquatube's