What is the best size tubing, need help dont understand the sizes

[Petecool]

I want a thicker tubing so i guess the 1/2ID 3/4OD would be the best option???? idk

 

does id and od mean inner diameter and outer?

[Msxander99]

ID - Inner diameter
OD - Outer diameter

If your hose is using 1/2'' (12mm) ID your barb should be 1/2'' (12mm) OD.
10mm ID Hose for 10mm OD Barb.
8mm ID hose for 10mm OD Barb.

Most of the barbs(or fittings) accept hoses with 1mm +/- (lots of 1/2'' hoses are 12 or 13mm, it doesn't really matter)

[DeViLzzz]

The best size is over 9000!

[Kukielka]

Once youre at 3/8 ID you will not see a performance increase choosing thicker tube

[Petecool]

ID - Inner diameter

OD - Outer diameter

If your hose is using 1/2'' (12mm) ID your barb should be 1/2'' (12mm) OD.

10mm ID Hose for 10mm OD Barb.

8mm ID hose for 10mm OD Barb.

Most of the barbs(or fittings) accept hoses with 1mm +/- (lots of 1/2'' hoses are 12 or 13mm, it doesn't really matter)

 

The best size is over 9000!

 

Once youre at 3/8 ID you will not see a performance increase choosing thicker tube

 

So the  1/2ID 3/4OD is the biggest tubing? because thats what I want.

 

 

Also will this fitting be compatible with the 1/2ID 3/4OD tubing?  

 

   "Black chrome G1/4" compression fitting for 1/2in ID tubing (3/4in OD). Low profile design and tool-free 'coin' installation"

[Najuno]

The best size is over 9000!

Your comment is bad... people ask for help and this is what you write?!? But I guess it's fine for you to collect posts. Congrats to that.

 

I personally use 1/2" ID and 3/4 OD but this is more for the look (and I find it looks fantastic). You have to have at least an ID of 1/4".

 

If you go to a smaller size the fittings might be slightly cheaper.

 

Yes tubing wise the 1/2 ID is the biggest.The fitting that you posted will fit perfectly. Most connector use 1/4" thread.

[Petecool]

Your comment is bad... people ask for help and this is what you write?!? But I guess it's fine for you to collect posts. Congrats to that.

 

I personally use 1/2" ID and 3/4 OD but this is more for the look (and I find it looks fantastic). You have to have at least an ID of 1/4".

 

If you go to a smaller size the fittings might be slightly cheaper.

 

Yes tubing wise the 1/2 ID is the biggest.The fitting that you posted will fit perfectly. Most connector use 1/4" thread.

Thanks

[Shaqo_Wyn]

I want a thicker tubing so i guess the 1/2ID 3/4OD would be the best option???? idk

 

does id and od mean inner diameter and outer?

You're right on the ID and OD. ID being the space between the inner walls, OD being the thickness of the outer walls. Best IMO is 1/2 ID 3/4 OD. This tubing size from Primochill is very sturdy and doesn't bend much so go for smaller tubing if you were planning on doing some tight bends. Another good option would be 3/8 ID 5/8 OD. 

[Najuno]

Thanks

You're welcome . BTW XSPC is a very good brand to go with. I use all tubings from these guys and for one of my custom loops I have a bay res/ pump combo. Looks nice and works like a charm .

[Petecool]

You're welcome . BTW XSPC is a very good brand to go with. I use all tubings from these guys and for one of my custom loops I have a bay res/ pump combo. Looks nice and works like a charm .

Is this pump strong enough for my custom loop? And my compression fittings should be able to screw right on? I'm getting a single 360 rad, a single 240 rad, two 290 crossfire with waterblocks, and a xspc cpu block. Btw case is nzxt h440

 

XSPC D5 Photon 170 Reservoir/Pump Combo

Includes a D5 Vario pump:

• 4 Pin Molex and 3 Pin Tacho Output
• Speed Selector Dial
• Maximum Flow: 1200 lph (12V)
• Maximum Head Delivery: 3.7m (12V)
• Voltage: 8-24V (37W Max)

Supplied with 5mm white LED, G1/4" plug and screw set. 

[Najuno]

Is this pump strong enough for my custom loop? And my compression fittings should be able to screw right on? I'm getting a single 360 rad, a single 240 rad, two 290 crossfire with waterblocks, and a xspc cpu block. Btw case is nzxt h440

 

XSPC D5 Photon 170 Reservoir/Pump Combo

Includes a D5 Vario pump:

• 4 Pin Molex and 3 Pin Tacho Output
• Speed Selector Dial
• Maximum Flow: 1200 lph (12V)
• Maximum Head Delivery: 3.7m (12V)
• Voltage: 8-24V (37W Max)

Supplied with 5mm white LED, G1/4" plug and screw set. 

 

That's a very good pump/res combo! It is a variable D5 pump (IMHO the best choice, better than DDC). I have in both of my custom loops a variable D5 pump an turned them down in speed. They are super reliable and very silent. Besides that they push a lot of liters per hour through your loop.