Barbed Male Thread Adaptor for Irrigation Tubing

This barbed male thread adaptor connects a tubing run to a compatible female-threaded component. The black body combines a barbed tubing end, a hexagonal shoulder and an external thread. Select the listed diameter and thread combination to match both sides of the joint.

Bridge tubing and threaded components

The adaptor provides a transition when the next component accepts a male thread instead of a push-on tube. Available combinations include 16 mm × 1/2 inch, 20 mm × 1/2 inch, 20 mm × 3/4 inch, 25 mm × 3/4 inch and 32 mm × 1 inch. Check the thread standard separately; the nominal size alone does not establish compatibility.

Check the tubing before fitting

Compare the selected connection size with the tubing inside diameter and check that the tubing type is suitable for a barbed joint. A nominal size printed on a tube may describe another measurement, so verify the actual fit rather than relying on the label alone. Inspect the cut ends and remove any section that is split, distorted or damaged.

Install and inspect the assembly

Turn off the water supply and release pressure before working on the line. Make clean, square cuts where needed and keep dirt out of the open tubing. Seat each compatible connection fully without twisting the finished assembly out of position. If your tubing system calls for additional retention, use the appropriate matching hardware.

Restore water gradually and inspect every new joint for seepage or movement. Check again during the first watering cycle, especially after repositioning the line. Isolate the supply before correcting a loose connection. Confirm the pressure and temperature limits of the complete tubing system before putting it into regular service.