Common Watercooling Items Thread Sizes Faq Options

[xigma]

just had an idea to make a faq thread for the thread sizes of commonly used watercooling items for people wanting to upgrade to larger barb / tubing sizes

il start with the parts ive used recently:


hydor L20 * - 1/2" bsp
waterchill res - 1/2" bsp - new version uses 3/8"BSP (1/2" bsp measures 1" across flat sides of the connector, 3/8" measures 3/4" across)

thermochill rad - 3/8" bsp
waterchill standard cpu block ** - 3/8" bsp
waterchill gpu block *** - 3/8" bsp
waterchill chipset block - 3/8"bsp

waterchill rad - 1/4" BSP
innovatek tank-o-matic - 1/4" bsp


* - 10mm pushfits installed by asetek to L20 are near impossible to remove
** - standard asin the standard 2 connector block, not the new 3 connector RBX clone version
*** - do not use 90 degree barbs, there's insufficiet room to turn the second barb

if anyone wants to fill in the specs for the other blocks on the market you are more than welcome

-xi

[Marci]

D-Tek FuZion - 1/4" BSP (G1/4")
D-Tek FuZion GFX - 1/4" BSP (G1/4")
Swiftech Apogee / GT / GTX - 1/4" NPSM (but 1/4" BSP (G1/4") will fit)
Swiftech MCW60 / Stealth - 1/4" NPSM (but 1/4" BSP (G1/4") will fit)
Swiftech MCR Radiators - Pre 2007 3/8" NPT, 2007 onwards 1/4" NPSM (but 1/4" BSP (G1/4") will fit)
EK Waterblocks - all models - 1/4" BSP (G1/4")
Dangerden items (old - pre 2004 iirc) - 1/4" NPT
Dangerden items featuring HiFlow Fittings (2004/05) - 9/16-18 UNF
Dangerden items featuring PerfectSeal Fittings (2006 onwards) - G1/4"
Dangerden items featuring HiFlow Fittings (2006 onwards) - G1/4"
PolarFlo Blocks - 9/16" NPT (?)
Innovatek Blocks (ALL) - 1/4" BSP (G1/4")
Alphacool Blocks - 1/4" BSP (G1/4")
D-Tek WhiteWater Blocks - 1/4" NPT
Cooltechnica AquaXtreme Blocks - 9/16-18 UNF
ThermoChill Blocks (pre 2005) - 1/4" NPT
ThermoChill Blocks (2005/06) - 9/16-18 UNF
Eheim 1048 Inlet - 3/8" BSP
Eheim 1048 Outlet - 1/4" BSP
Eheim 1250 Inlet - 1/2" BSP
Eheim 1250 Outlet - 3/8" BSP
Hydor L30 and Hydor L20 - All 1/2" BSP (includes Asetek variants)
Eheim 1260 Inlet - 3/4"BSP **
Eheim 1260 Outlet - 1/2" BSP **
C-Systems CSP750 Mk II - 1/4" NPTF
C-Systems CSP-MAG - G1/4" (1/4" BSP)
Swiftech Storm, Apogee, MCW60, MCW30 - ¼” NPSM ( G¼ fittings will seal so long as there is a straight portion under the nut flats sufficient to bring the G¼ fitting’s o-ring into contact with the bottom of the o-ring groove, a depth of 0.080”)

Laing DDC - non-changeable - 3/8" ID Tubing only
Laing DDC Plexitop (Alphacool / OCLabs / Petras) - G1/4" (1/4" BSP)
Laing D4 - non-changeable - 1/2" ID Tubing only
Laing D5 - non-changeable - 1/2" ID Tubing only

ThermoChill Rads - 3/8" BSP (G3/8")
ThermoChill Bay Reservoirs - 1/4" BSP (G1/4")
ThermoChill ThermoTube - 3/8" BSP (G3/8")

DangerDen Clear Cylindrical Res - 1/4" NPT
DangerDen BayReservoirs - varies depending on year. Current products all G1/4"
Criticool WaterPlant Res - 1/4" BSP
Typhoon Bay Reservoirs (ALL) - 1/4" NPT

Thermaltake products - all G1/4" (1/4" BSP)
AquaComputer products - all G1/8" (1/8" BSP)
AquaComputer EVO Radiators - G1/4" (1/4" BSP)
Zalman ZM-WB2 - G1/4" (1/4" BSP)


** - UnVerified

Think that covers most stuff we do...!

[xigma]

thanks for that marci, should be of help to anyone thinking of upgrading their kit - might even increase sales as people put off by the bewildering array of barbs take the plunge (so to speak)

-xi

[dynamis_dk]

Anything I might try to help rid myself of the 10mm push fits on the asetek L20?? or do i just buy a new pump

[Marci]

Asetek L20 = Hydor L20, so 1/2" BSP to whatever size hose barb...

[dynamis_dk]

Cheers dude. I'll take a look at that later

[Firelord]

What about the thermochill rads marci??

[xigma]

3/8" bsp - as stated on the thermochill rad shop page and above, and ont he thermochil site

-xi

[Guest_nicklang_*]

Hi,
I am new here so hi to everyone I am coverting my innovatek w/c set up to 1/2"
I have to convert
innovatek rev 3.0 cpu water block
innovatek rev2 chipset block(clear top)
innovatek radiator

My question is you talk about BSP treads but as I gather it there are two different types
Bspp (the parallel thread)
Bspt (the tapered thread)

Which do I need for all of the above (is the radiator the same as the blocks?)

Many thanks

[Marci]

All Innovatek hardware uses 1/4" BSP fittings. BSP and BSPT all fit fine... the difference is very minimal... as longas PTFE tape is used you won't have a problem...

[Guest_blknoel_*]

Marci, I've googled for Thermochill 120.2 specsheet, but failed.

U know wat the distance between the 2 fans is? I need to drill the holes to my case roof to mount the fan, hence need to know how far arpart 2 holes of 2 seperate fans (on the same side) are.

Appreciate if u could tell me.

[Guest_blknoel_*]

Oh, managed to find it in the Thermochill Shrouds thread.

Thanks anyway, it was your picture of the shroud that helped me

[Risky]

C-Systems CSP-MAG - G1/4" NPT

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Marci, is that G1/4 or 1/4" NPT?

[Marci]

G1/4" / 1/4" BSP both the same...

[Guest_davemac_*]

Found from my experience with CSP-750 & CSP-MAG pumps

G1/4" = 1/4"BSPP

1/4"NPT will take a 1/4"BSPT fitting, the taper angle is 5 degrees different, but 5-6 wraps of PTFE does seal it sufficiently.
Just be wary using them of poly res's etc in case of overtightening and splitting.

[Risky]

Thanks, yes I know G1/4=1/4BSPP , it was the NPT bit that confuesed it.

Will probably order soon as I need to make some space in the case.

[Guest_peepdelta_*]

Does anyone know the type and size of thread thermaltake uses on its components, i got the 120mm rad and dont want to use there standard 1/4 tubing cheers.

[Sim0n]

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[Marci]

I'm reopening this thread for anyone in the know to submit thread sizes for other brands not listed in the originating few posts... then will update it all into one sticky.

[kinggost]

what barbs does the swiftech storm block rev 1 take