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PrimoChill

PrimoChill Female to Female G 1/4 Drain Valve SX Candy Purple diy cooling

SKU CH-QGVF-HJ3BK

Connects two G 1/4 fittings to create a sealable drain or fill port in a custom water-cooling loop

  • Product typeCPU Block

Model Candy Purple

  • G 1/4 threads fit standard water-cooling fittings
  • Female-to-female design creates a sealable drain or fill port
  • Powder-coated nickel-plated brass resists corrosion
  • Ball-valve mechanism allows quick open and close
  • Candy Purple finish adds colour coordination to loops

Drain Valve for Custom Loops

The PrimoChill Female to Female G 1/4 Drain Valve adds a dedicated drain or fill point to a custom water-cooling loop. Its G 1/4 threads accept standard fittings on both ends. The powder-coated nickel-plated brass body resists corrosion while the Candy Purple finish matches themed builds. It suits builders who want a clean, serviceable loop without cutting tubing.

G 1/4 Thread Compatibility

The valve uses female G 1/4 threads on both ports, so it connects directly to any matching male fitting. No adapters are required if the rest of the loop uses the same thread standard. Over-tightening can strip the threads, so hand-tighten only. Builders using non-G 1/4 thread standards cannot use this valve without separate adapters.

Single-Port Drain or Fill Use

One valve provides a single controlled opening for draining or filling the loop. It handles the full flow of a typical custom loop when opened. Systems that need simultaneous drain and fill ports, or multiple drain points, will require additional valves. The ball-valve mechanism gives a positive open or closed position with a quarter turn.

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Questions about this item

How does the G 1/4 thread size work once the valve is installed in a custom loop?

The valve provides female G 1/4 threads on both ends so any standard G 1/4 fitting screws directly in, giving a sealed drain or fill port that opens and closes with a quarter-turn of the handle.

What does the G 1/4 standard limit in practice?

It limits the connection to components that also use G 1/4 threads; the valve cannot mate with NPT, metric or push-fit fittings without an adapter.

What clearance and mounting style does the valve need?

It needs only the depth of a G 1/4 fitting on each side and installs inline — no bracket, screws or extra clearance beyond the fitting length are required.

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