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Silver brass reducer fitting with barbed ends for 1/2 to 3/8 inch tubing

Barrow Mods

Barrow Mods 1/2" to 3/8" Barbed Reducer Fitting Silver

SKU CH-G29P-XRTJE

Reduces 1/2" ID tubing to 3/8" ID with barbed brass construction for secure, clamp-free soft-tube connections

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  • Connects 1/2" and 3/8" soft tubing in one loop
  • Barbed design grips tubing securely without mandatory hose clamps
  • High-quality brass construction resists corrosion and wear
  • Optional clamp compatibility adds extra sealing confidence
  • Single reducer fitting simplifies mixed-ID liquid-cooling builds

Loop reducer for mixed tubing sizes

This silver barbed reducer joins 1/2 inch inner-diameter soft tubing to 3/8 inch inner-diameter soft tubing in a custom liquid-cooling loop. It lets builders transition between the two common sizes without switching every run to a single diameter. The high-quality brass body resists corrosion and maintains a clean look inside the case.

Fits standard soft-tube loops

The barbed ends grip the tubing directly so hose clamps are not required, though they can be added for extra security. No special tools or proprietary connectors are needed; the fitting threads into any component or block with a matching G1/4 port. It frees up routing options when a pump, reservoir or radiator uses a different barb size than the rest of the loop.

Handles two tubing diameters only

The fitting comfortably bridges 1/2 ID and 3/8 ID soft tubing in a single direction. It does not support hard tubing, compression fittings or other inner diameters, so builders needing different size transitions will require additional adapters. Each reducer adds one connection point, so loop planners should account for the extra joint in their leak-testing routine.

Highlights

  • Connects 1/2" and 3/8" soft tubing in one loop
  • Barbed design grips tubing securely without mandatory hose clamps
  • High-quality brass construction resists corrosion and wear
  • Optional clamp compatibility adds extra sealing confidence
  • Single reducer fitting simplifies mixed-ID liquid-cooling builds

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What is the maximum tubing inner diameter the reducer can accept?

The fitting accepts 1/2-inch inner diameter tubing on one end and 3/8-inch inner diameter tubing on the other.

Does the brass construction add noticeable heat to the coolant during continuous operation?

Brass conducts heat well but the small fitting mass adds negligible thermal load to a running loop.

What tubing material is required for the barbs to seal without extra clamps?

Soft tubing with 1/2-inch and 3/8-inch inner diameters is required for the barbed ends to grip securely.

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