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Watercooling difference between G1/4" thread and 1/4" thread?

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MehNameisSam

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May 26, 2013 48 0 10,530 Hi, I'm looking at making a full custom loop for my new system but I've never had any experience with custom watercooling before. As I was looking and pricing up the loop I noticed that the pump top and reservoir are 1/4" thread but the fittings, CPU block, GPU block and rads are all G1/4" thread. Can someone tell the difference between the two and will they work with each other? Thanks, Sam. Solution G1/4 is the fitting size for connecting barbs and compression fittings to water blocks, radiators, etc. 1/4" tubing refers to the inside (ID) of tubing you can use...although most people don't as this is fairly narrow and restrictive. When it comes to FITTINGS almost all adhere to G1/4 although some are G3/8. Tubing is listed as inside diameter / outside diameter which allows different wall thickness. ID/OD in either standard or metric. Obviously the wall thickness is the difference in measurement. Sort by date Sort by votes

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Moderator Jan 12, 2007 16,700 676 60,190 G1/4 is the fitting size for connecting barbs and compression fittings to water blocks, radiators, etc. 1/4" tubing refers to the inside (ID) of tubing you can use...although most people don't as this is fairly narrow and restrictive. When it comes to FITTINGS almost all adhere to G1/4 although some are G3/8. Tubing is listed as inside diameter / outside diameter which allows different wall thickness. ID/OD in either standard or metric. Obviously the wall thickness is the difference in measurement. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution

MehNameisSam

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May 26, 2013 48 0 10,530 rubix_1011 : G1/4 is the fitting size for connecting barbs and compression fittings to water blocks, radiators, etc. 1/4" tubing refers to the inside (ID) of tubing you can use...although most people don't as this is fairly narrow and restrictive. When it comes to FITTINGS almost all adhere to G1/4 although some are G3/8. Tubing is listed as inside diameter / outside diameter which allows different wall thickness. ID/OD in either standard or metric. Obviously the wall thickness is the difference in measurement. So, These fittings: http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/Primochill-G1-4-Thread-Revolver-Compression-Fitting-for-3-8-ID-1-2-OD-10-13mm-Rigid-Acrylic-Tubing-Diamond-10-Pack-Silver.html will work with this res? http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/Bitspower-Z-Multi-150mm-Water-Tank-Reservoir-BP-WTZM150P-BK.html Upvote 0 Downvote

rubix_1011

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Moderator Jan 12, 2007 16,700 676 60,190 Yep. Please note that those fittings are for rigid acrylic tubing, not normal tubing. Upvote 0 Downvote

MehNameisSam

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May 26, 2013 48 0 10,530 rubix_1011 : Yep. Please note that those fittings are for rigid acrylic tubing, not normal tubing. Yeah I know that, I really like the look of the hardline tubing and I'm always up for a challenge 😛 Thanks for your help! Upvote 0 Downvote You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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