alphacool es g1/4 to g1/4 quick release connector kit, push-in industry version

The Alphacool ES Quick Release Connector Kit G1/4 IG/IG - PushIn Industry Version is a nylon quick disconnect fitting with a female G1/4 thread on both halves, one kit per pack. It takes G1/4 male connectors, measures 75 x 20 mm and is taken from the Enterprise Solutions product range for servers and workstations.

Properties

• Thread: 2 x G1/4 female, 8.5 mm long
• Fits: G1/4 male connectors
• Size (L x D): 75 x 20 mm
• Material: Nylon
• Color: Black
• Pieces in the pack: 1 kit (2 pieces)

Enterprise Solution

In the B2B and Enterprise Solution area Alphacool offers specialized water cooling products, and when used for these applications a loop must be secure and safe. To ensure these criteria is met, the company concentrated on 3 main targets for its quick release fittings. They are a secure leak proof link, high tensile strength and a particularly low weight. Alphacool adds that special emphasis has been placed on longevity.

Compact quick connector

Common quick connectors can have a diameter of over 24 mm, while this one has only 20 mm. Alphacool says that makes it probably one of the sleekest quick release connectors for water cooling systems on the market. To close the quick-release fastener it only needs to be pushed together. To open it again, the small ring is pulled back and the two sides pop apart. Water loss is minimal: it consists of 1-2 small drops, which can easily be halted with a towel or cloth.

Nylon as material

Instead of the usual brass, fittings of this range are usually made of nylon. All components in water-cooled machines of this kind must be easily and quickly replaceable, and keeping the weight down is important. That is why every component there is fitted with quick release fasteners. Due to the high packing density in modern servers, Alphacool chose what it calls a highly stable nylon. The parts are therefore non-conductive and cannot cause any short circuits. Alphacool also describes nylon as an ultra-light material, which makes the fitting extremely easy to use.

Flow and sealing

Machines with multiple processors and graphics cards have many components that must be equipped with quick connectors. With conventional quick-connectors, narrow water channels will restrict the flow. These connectors were developed especially for such solutions, with the water flow optimized to keep the resistance as low as possible. Alphacool gives the flow rate reduction as -1.83 %. As with all Alphacool quick-release fasteners, this version uses a double seal, which the maker says is to ensure maximum tightness and therefore maximum safety. To further increase safety, a locking clip is also included to prevent accidental opening, and an unlocking clip makes opening easier if required. Alphacool sums up the basic characteristics as lightweight, extremely thin, high security and a non-conductive material, in a connector that has been developed for industry.

Technical data

• Dimensions (L x D): 75 x 20 mm
• Net weight: 23 g
• Pressure tested: 8 bar
• Max working temperature: 60 °C
• Material: Nylon
• Threads: 2 x G1/4 female
• Thread length: 8.5 mm
• Type of quick release connector: Push In
• Bore diameter: 8 mm
• Color: black
• Flow rate reduction (%): -1.83

In the box

• 1 x Alphacool ES quick release connector kit G1/4 IG/IG - PushIn Industry Version
• 1 x Locking tool
• 1 x Unlocking tool