Barb vs Compression fittings

[Skippman]

Which do you guys prefer? I know barb fittings are much cheaper but I don't like the look of the hose clamps used to keep them tight. Has anyone tried the compression fittings? How do you like them?

[skier]

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can't say i really know, but i do know compression fittings are used primarily for Fuel lines in cars(or look it anyway), so i imagine they seal very well, and appear to take up a smaller amount of space, and i've only used barb on Pool stuff and other misc. stuff, but it's generally a pain compared to compression

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[bubba]

I have used both, and the next time I revamp my loop it will have compression fittings and quality tubing.

[Skippman]

On my next rig I'm looking to try and push my modding skills to thier max. With Warmachine I got overcome with the desire to "get it done" and finish it as opposed to really taking my time and getting all the details dialed in. A lot of this was due to my own inexperience with water cooling. Now that I have a rig under my belt I want to really see how... well, beutiful, I can make the system.

That's my reason for wanting to use the compression fittings. The barb fittings just look so low rent, like something you'd find under the hood of a Ford Fiesta. I want something that looks percision. Compression fittings seem to give that look. My only concern is function. If they look good but leak then they're useless.

[XstollieX]

Perhaps using the compression fitting along with a sealant may be the best option. Maybe some sort of silicone or something along those lines. I do agree about how the hose clamps look, but I am willing to settle on the look of them to protect 1000's in hardware

[DMB2000uk]

I'll be running compression fittings on my next loop (already had a play about with them as I've got some here ready).

They're definitely tight enough to not have to worry about using a second means of sealing them, the only possible concern might be if you over-tighten them and they start cutting through the walls of the tubing, but tightening by hand shouldn't let you tighten that far tbh.

And I have to agree, they do look miles better than the clamps.

Dan

[bubba]

I have used compression fittings on the 760i kit I have and the Koolance block I tested on the Q6600. Its LOADS easier. They just cost more then barbed fittings.

There are some that run 7/16" ID hose on 1/2" "fat boy" type barbs and not needing clamps, but I'm not that brave.