[SOLVED] How do i know how much fittings do i need?

[phoonon]

well , yesterday i was searching for a custom loop , i searched the pieces and the tube i want , but at the moment of choosing the fittings it was a pain on the back , because there where so much that i didnt know what to choose,
i dont even know where in the custom loop do i need to put those fittings, (well i know is on the tube), but i saw a lot of them that were different but the same size (g1/4) so my question is , how do i know how much fittings do i need for my custom loop, what types of fittings does exist?, whats the difference between each others? how can i build a custom loop with the fittings i need?.

 

[mark1776]

Read the tutorials on ekwb website to start. You need two fittings for each separate element of the loop. two for the water block 2 for the pump 2 for the reservoir, two for each radiator. You need the fittings that fit your tubing and your equipment. Usually G1/4 threads, but there are exceptions. The fitting needs to be for the particular tubing ID and OD. Soft tubing uses compression or bayonet fittings, the hard tubing a different fitting with O-rings. If you use hard tubing, you may also need right angle/45 degree fittings, depending on your layout and your ability to bend the particular tubing.

You may also need a fill/drain fitting and tube, depending on your system geometry. Given your questions, you should do some more reading before you decide what to do.