F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking These connections work well with flexible hoses.

These connections work well with flexible hoses.

These connections work well with flexible hoses.

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CapnCrunch
Member
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05-27-2016, 12:25 PM
#1
The title clearly states this. It acknowledges the higher cost but asks if using compression fittings on soft tubing is safe without causing leaks or other issues.
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CapnCrunch
05-27-2016, 12:25 PM #1

The title clearly states this. It acknowledges the higher cost but asks if using compression fittings on soft tubing is safe without causing leaks or other issues.

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Joco18
Member
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05-27-2016, 01:47 PM
#2
Pc Conquistador:
The name clearly states the purpose. I understand the higher cost, but can compression fittings be used on soft tubing without causing leaks or other issues? Compression fittings are significantly more reliable than barbs. Just ensure you select the appropriate size and type.
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Joco18
05-27-2016, 01:47 PM #2

Pc Conquistador:
The name clearly states the purpose. I understand the higher cost, but can compression fittings be used on soft tubing without causing leaks or other issues? Compression fittings are significantly more reliable than barbs. Just ensure you select the appropriate size and type.

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10WATSOC
Member
63
05-29-2016, 04:35 PM
#3
Sure you can, just make sure the fittings are for soft tubing, as they are different from those for hard tubing, and they are not compatible as far as i know. I have used both, no problem at all with either of them. I used to have soft tubing, but i recently upgraded to Ryzen and installed hard tubing. Let me show off my current setup, with hard tubing:
http://imgur.com/a/gtpb0
You may notice that while the upper part is all hard tubing, the bottom has soft tubing, for the drains: there i'm using compression fittings with soft tubing. My fittings are from Koolance (http://koolance.com/nozzle-single-compre...in-x-1-2in)
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10WATSOC
05-29-2016, 04:35 PM #3

Sure you can, just make sure the fittings are for soft tubing, as they are different from those for hard tubing, and they are not compatible as far as i know. I have used both, no problem at all with either of them. I used to have soft tubing, but i recently upgraded to Ryzen and installed hard tubing. Let me show off my current setup, with hard tubing:
http://imgur.com/a/gtpb0
You may notice that while the upper part is all hard tubing, the bottom has soft tubing, for the drains: there i'm using compression fittings with soft tubing. My fittings are from Koolance (http://koolance.com/nozzle-single-compre...in-x-1-2in)

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Eusebio06
Senior Member
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05-30-2016, 07:36 PM
#4
Pc Conquistador:
The name clearly states the purpose. I understand the higher cost, but can compression fittings be used on soft tubing without causing leaks or other issues? Compression fittings are significantly more reliable than barbs. Just ensure you select the appropriate size and type.
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Eusebio06
05-30-2016, 07:36 PM #4

Pc Conquistador:
The name clearly states the purpose. I understand the higher cost, but can compression fittings be used on soft tubing without causing leaks or other issues? Compression fittings are significantly more reliable than barbs. Just ensure you select the appropriate size and type.

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Quick_Pots
Member
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05-30-2016, 10:47 PM
#5
Vellinious asks if compression fittings can be used on soft tubing without causing leaks or other issues. He wants to confirm the compatibility and safety of this approach.
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Quick_Pots
05-30-2016, 10:47 PM #5

Vellinious asks if compression fittings can be used on soft tubing without causing leaks or other issues. He wants to confirm the compatibility and safety of this approach.

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Poppin
Member
99
06-01-2016, 06:31 AM
#6
Yes, those would work. Pay attention to the tubing specifications you need: 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD, which corresponds to an inner diameter of 3/8'' and an outer diameter of 5/8'' (in metric this is 10/16 mm).
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Poppin
06-01-2016, 06:31 AM #6

Yes, those would work. Pay attention to the tubing specifications you need: 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD, which corresponds to an inner diameter of 3/8'' and an outer diameter of 5/8'' (in metric this is 10/16 mm).