The best Barbed Hose Fittings: Reddit reviews

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thanks! do you happen to know what hose size and NPT might be needed? I know that's a random question and looking at another skunk2 manifold that has those sizes it says: " Port 4 x 1/8 NPT, 3 x 1/4 NPT and 1 x OEM AIT Port", so I'm thinking of grabbing those 2 sizes and trying to see if I could get something from Lowes/Amazon to do the job

https://www.amazon.com/EDGE-INDUSTRIAL-Degree-Elbow-Fitting/dp/B07CQQPG21/ref=sr\_1\_5?crid=2AL7FOMLLT7KY&keywords=1%2F8%E2%80%9D+npt&qid=1646605210&sprefix=4+x+1%2F8+npt%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-5

I bought a reducer and some 1/4" ID hose to connect to the liquid post (you can use standard beer line hose). Also you'll need some clamps for the hose.

You need something like this, you can find your exact size online: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07PMQQPT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_CSV62N95BK1RPHV2H576

1) Get something like this with a barb to matchwhatever the diameter of your garden hose is: https://www.amazon.com/Anderson-Metals-Garden-Fitting-Connector/dp/B006PKMU7U/ref=pd_lpo_328_t_0/134-3532387-3488256?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006PKMU7U&pd_rd_r=db5eb5ad-faef-4585-afed-a1734e1161ed&pd_rd_w=4oeYB&pd_rd_wg=gQGBp&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb&pf_rd_r=YR4DPGCAXJ8DZJW6SG8Q&psc=1&refRID=YR4DPGCAXJ8DZJW6SG8Q

2) Cut off the existing fitting a few inches from the end

3) Fit the barbed end into the cut off end of the garden hose

4) Secure with a worm clamp

5) Resume hosing.

Sorry I forgot to mention I'm also using this https://www.amazon.com/EDGE-INDUSTRIAL-Degree-Elbow-Fitting/dp/B07CQQPG21/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=1%2F4+barbed+to+1%2F8&qid=1605568402&s=industrial&sr=1-4 so the check valve has to work with this.

Mine had no pressure as it was too old. Legally, I believe you're required to have someone depressurize it first.

A barrel is just a piece of metal with barbs on each end. A tee just has 3 barbs instead of 2. (I grabbed the first pic off amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Beduan-Fitting-Compression-Connector-Reducer/dp/B07PMQQPT8

I found a brass T off amazon, and it’s been good! MettleAir 123-1208-1PK 3/4" ID 1/2" ID Barb Tee Reducer Reducing T Union Fitting Intersection/Split Brass https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CIXD65S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rwX.Cb11H370M

Are you having issues where the drip line connects to the main supply line? I am having the same issue so I am going to switch to pvc pipe and these:

Barb Tubing Coupling Adapter-Thread (1/4") x Barb 1/4"- 10 pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019866O1U/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_Osn-ybXV99Q40

Screws into the pipe so it doesn't leak as bad.

no problem. Id probably grab a brass one instead of plastic though if you can find one. If you're ordering online, http://www.amazon.com/MettleAir-129-6-4-Reducer-Splicer-Fitting/dp/B00CIX3TSW/ref=pd_sim_86_9?ie=UTF8&dpID=31ncVZg4j%2BL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0J0NAVHYZS35X3G6TXB9

or if not, gas fitting shops, plumbers etc will have them. Id imagine they're around at big boxes in the states (im not from the US)

I suppose I could get that pump, however I was under the impression I needed a two stage pump. That one does look sufficient though.

If I bought the stand alone unit, and the pump separate wouldn't I also need to buy the NW25 vacuum to hose flange adapter (3/8 inch)

Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PGDA42U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2QSX0WT38UK5G

And I would also need to go about finding out which brass fittings I need, vacuum hose line, and exhaust oil mist filter(cylinder atop the vacuum pump).

Right?