SUPERWHOLE 12mm Equal Straight Compression Coupler Pipe Fitting Double Ferrule NEW

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We separate tubing types into two main branches, just like the fittings. Soft tubing and hard tubing. These two types of tubes use entirely different types of fittings which are not cross-compatible. We will also go over the basics of the tubing because it will be easier for you to distinguish them when you will be choosing between the two. Soft tubing

Some fittings on the market use only a number to mark the size without using the unit next to it. Since the imperial way of marking the fittings is getting less and less popular these days, its really easy to differentiate the fittings by using just 12, 14, and 16 as the size differentiators. Place a pipe insert into the end of the pipe to be joined. Pipe inserts, typically made from plastic or steel, reinforce pipes and keep them in a fully circular shape, making connection easier. It should be noted that this only applies to plastic pipes and not copper or steel pipes as they are much stronger At Plumb Parts our range of compression fittings are suitable for a broad spectrum of applications across the domestic, industrial and commercial sectors.

Soft tubing is often made out of neoprene, rubber, silicone, PVC, or other special compounds that are specifically made to be compatible with PC liquid cooling. You can choose see-through – clear tubing, colored – non-transparent tubing, and UV reactive tubing. You cannot choose any tubing from the local market for water cooling. Well, ideally, you can, but no one can guarantee if some manufacturing residues will impact the coolant stability, or you will spring a leak because of size tolerance issues.

Swagelok-certified trainers are available to teach courses on topics such as Tube Fitting Installation and Tube Fitting Inspection at locations and times convenient to you.Slide the compression fitting olive (brass ring) over the first length of pipe, and then lay the nut over that Using a spanner, tighten the nut over the threaded head of the fitting, while holding the fitting with a pair of plumber’s grips. This pressure created by the tightening motion will press down on the olive, causing it to grip the pipe tightly. However, be careful not to exert too much pressure as this could damage the fitting or thread, making the device harder to remove or reposition These fittings are advantageous if you’re familiar with using compression fittings. Because they’re typically used in low-pressure systems and tend not to require a user to do any soldering/welding, they’re suitable for domestic use. Compression fittings are tested and approved, for use with drinking water up to 108mm and for gas applications up to 28mm. Tested and certified by independent European certification bodies such as WRAS- Water Regulations Advisory Scheme confirming its suitability and reliability for

Tubing for water cooling is specially made to withstand long periods of time without any discoloration, deformation, or degradation. If aesthetics is one of your main goals with liquid cooling, and you plan to use colored coolants, make sure that you choose a quality tubing that will stay crystal clear as long as it can. Low-grade cheap tubing can lose its transparency in a matter of days and it often becomes yellow. Compression fittings should be tight enough to create a watertight seal but not so tight that the pipe warps or the thread is damaged as this could encourage leaks and make the fittings much harder to remove later. Proceed with caution. What Should I Do if I Find a Compression Fitting Leaking? Straight Couplers , Reducing Couplers , Male Couplers , Female Couplers , Elbows 90 deg , Wallplate Elbows , Long Radius Elbows , Angled Wallplate Adaptors ,Stop Ends, Straight Tap Connectors , Bent Tap Connectors , Tees , Reduced Branch Tee , Both Ends Reduced Tee , Reduced End Tee , Reduced End and Branch Tee , Straight Cylinder Union , Bent Cylinder Union Since 1947, Swagelok has been the leader in advancing tube fitting technology used in industrial fluid system application across nearly every industry. Swagelok Founder Explains His Revolutionary Tube Fitting Regarding the fittings, there is one more detail you need to know. Almost all of the fittings nowadays use the G1/4“ thread (12.9mm wide) and this is the industry standard for all mainstream custom loop liquid cooling manufacturers. In case you are tumbling through server solutions or some older water cooling gear, you might stumble upon G1/8“ (9mm wide) or G3/8“ (16.5mm wide) threads. But like we said, the G1/4“ is the norm and the other sizes have become very rare. So the G1/4″ label is just the thread size label, which makes sure that your liquid cooling products are compatible with each other.There is no significant difference. Compression fittings designed for liquid will work fine with gas but if you use optional PTFE tape, make sure it is gas grade. In addition, ensure the fittings are accessible and not hidden behind walls or under floors. Are Compression Fittings Reliable? Compression Fittings are an easy to use heat-free system, and excellent for repairs, and in applications where ongoing maintenance is envisaged The process of soldering copper pipes together is referred to as ‘sweating’. Soldering offers certain advantages: it’s a straightforward process for experienced plumbers and engineers and it creates a lasting join (in theory). However, soldering is not always a practical option - in confined spaces for example. By contrast, fittings are easy to apply even without special training, do not need the application of heat, and in most cases, they can be removed and repositioned if required. How Many PSI Can a Compression Fitting Hold? We would wrap up this article at this moment, although we are certain that we didn’t cover all the small details. As we said at the start, this subject is very broad, there are many choices, but we hope that we managed to cover the basics. In one of the future articles, we will cover the subject of angled adaptersand other special connectors, such as T-Splitters and Ball Valves! The existence of pre-bent tubes and rising popularity distro plates, building with hard tubes have never been easier. As a matter of fact, a lot of the newcomers to custom loop liquid cooling have built their first loop using distro plates and hard tubing. We are more than happy to give you a hot tip that EK is working on bringing pre-bent tubes to the product portfolio. We also promise that we will cover distro plates in more detail with one of our upcoming blog posts. What is G1/4″?

Plastic push-fit joints on copper pipes break the continuity of a plumbing system's earth bonding. You must restore this by joining the two copper pipes with a length of 4mm2 single-core earth cable, secured by earth clamps. Capillary joints All-In-One Affordable, easy to install, maintenance-free liquid cooler with class-leading performance If you are welding or adapting a system, you may want to opt for brass fittings instead. Are stainless steel compression fittings ok for domestic use? Fittings are also compatible with connecting low carbon steel, stainless steel and many types of plastic pipe including crossed linked polyethylene (PE-X) and polybutylene (PB) with size compatible outside diameters. The mechanical nature of Compression joints is well-proven technology that is extremely robust and resilient.One of the advantages of the Swagelok tube fitting is the ease of installation which requires an effort significantly lower than most other tube, pipe, or weld fitting alternatives, reducing installer fatigue. It can be installed using standard tools and has multiple preswaging options for assembly flexibility, such as the gaugeable preswaging tool. How to Use a Gaugeable Preswaging Tool While in the early days we had simple barb fittings, nowadays the market has narrowed down to only compression type fittings. While barb fittings are still available for workstation purposes and applications where the aesthetics are not a key point, the market is dominated by compression type fittings. The compression fittings themselves are divide into two major categories which are, Soft Tubing Compression and Hard Tubing Compression fittings, or for short STC and HDC. Soft Tubing Compression Fittings These compression fittings are marked with two numbers that state the inner diameter (ID) and outer diameter (OD) of the tubing that is compatible with the fitting. Both these number markings of the tubing must match with the fitting. As for the old-school barb fittings, there is only one number present, the OD of the barb, which has to match with the ID of the tubing that will be used. Thankfully, both the tubing and fitting types are standardized, so you are able to choose from 10/13, 10/16, and 12/16 sizes of soft tubing compression fittings.