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Barrowch FBFT08 G1/4 OLED Loop Protector, Flow Meter and Temperature Sensor with 3-Pin Auto-Shutdown
Barrowch FBFT08 G1/4 OLED Loop Protector, Flow Meter and Temperature Sensor with 3-Pin Auto-Shutdown
TL;DR: The FBFT08 is an inline loop protector that combines a coolant temperature probe, a flow meter, and an OLED readout into a single G1/4 device. The OLED cycles through real-time water temperature, flow rate, and status, and the controller can be configured to raise a visual and audible alarm if...
Common Applications
The FBFT08 is an inline loop protector that combines a coolant temperature probe, a flow meter, and an OLED readout into a single G1/4 device. The OLED cycles through real-time water temperature, flow rate, and status, and the controller can be configured to raise a visual and audible alarm if temperature exceeds a set threshold or if flow drops below a safe minimum, for example when the pump fails or the reservoir runs dry. A 3-pin shutdown lead wires to the motherboard power switch header so the PC can be triggered to power off automatically before the loop overheats. Two G1/4 ports let it sit inline anywhere on the cold side of the loop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the FBFT08 do?
A: It measures coolant temperature and flow rate, displays them on an OLED, raises an alarm if either falls outside a safe range, and can trigger automatic PC shutdown.
Q: How does the auto-shutdown work?
A: A 3-pin lead from the device wires in parallel with the motherboard front-panel power switch, so the controller can issue a power-off signal when an alarm condition is met.
Q: What thread are the ports?
A: G1/4 inlet and outlet, sized for any standard water cooling fitting.
Q: Where should I install it in the loop?
A: On the cold side, after the radiator and before the CPU or GPU block, so the displayed temperature reflects what is actually entering the blocks.
Q: Is the alarm threshold configurable?
A: Yes, both the temperature alarm threshold and flow alarm threshold can be set from the device controls.
