Barb Vs. Compression fittings

[CaptainSav916]

Is there really any benefit? I can only generally tell that compression fittings look cleaner, but can any of you give me a good reason why spending twice as much on compression fittings would be worth it?

[jcw150]

Yes, compression fittings are much better cause they attach the pipe much more securely.

[jcw150]

Although this is purely anecdotal everyone who I know that brought barbs changed to compression's the first time they redid their loop.

[frosty-kyogre]

It is mostly a peace of mind thing, barbs work fine but you have to make sure youo get the clamps tightened well so there is no slow leak and I would be extra cautious when transporting a barb based rig.

[RadiatingLight]

Compression fittings look cleaner, have less room for error, and are more secure.

however, a barb fitting done right is still fine.

[Mick Naughty]

Got 38 barb fittings between my two pc's. Don't plan on swapping any time soon. I can spend that money on some much more beneficial. If I started from the beginning with them I wouldn't mind spending the cash.

 

My rigs look like crap and some fitting wont help that much.

[CaptainSav916]

On ‎7‎/‎16‎/‎2017 at 4:47 PM, RadiatingLight said:

Compression fittings look cleaner, have less room for error, and are more secure.

however, a barb fitting done right is still fine.

I found and bought brand new(I already have them and can confirm they are NEW) 8x EK-ACF on Ebay for $40. Feeling like a champ 5 bucks each