What is everyone using for hose fittings? I'm trying to rig up a pump and plate chiller, and want to do it right. But right is damn expensive, haha. Both OBK and Everwood are charging about $80 for the fittings I need, which are 4 "A" fittings, 6 "C", and 1 "F" plus hoses, gaskets etc.
I also saw that aluminum camlocks are much cheaper, as available from Pro Flow... but I know the consensus is that you "shouldn't" use Oxyclean/PBW on aluminum.
http://store.proflowdynamics.com/modules/store/-Aluminum-Camlock-Couplings_C69.cfmI also thought I'd just put barbed fittings on everything, and just slide the hoses on and off the barb and use a spring clamp or something that's easily secured.
Anyway, I'm not opposed to spending the $100 (shipped) to get the right fittings if they are really worth it, but if anyone can share their experiences with alternate options it would be greatly appreciated.