A2 Stainless Steel 8-41mm Barbed Hose Connector,Hosetail Pipe Air Water Oil Fuel

Measure the inner diameter (ID) of your hose — not the outer diameter. The connector bore should match the hose ID exactly. A connector that is too small will not seat fully; one that is too large will not seal. If you are unsure, cut a short section of hose and measure the opening with a vernier caliper.

A T-Splitter Tee has two branch ports at 90° to the main bore, forming a T-shape. A Y-Splitter Tee has two branch ports angled at roughly 45°, forming a Y-shape. The Y-splitter creates a smoother flow transition and is often preferred for liquid systems, while the T-splitter is common in pneumatic and irrigation layouts where space is limited.

A2 stainless steel has good tensile strength, and the barbed profile provides a secure mechanical grip when used with a correctly rated hose clamp. However, the maximum safe working pressure depends on the hose wall thickness, clamp type, and bore size. For workshop compressor lines (typically 6–10 bar), use a worm-drive clamp and a hose rated for that pressure. Always test at low pressure before full operation.

A2 (304) stainless steel offers good resistance to water, oil, and many coolant formulations. It is generally compatible with petrol and diesel fuel lines in automotive applications. However, it can be attacked by chloride-rich fluids or certain aggressive solvents. If you are using the connector in a specialised chemical or marine environment, verify compatibility with a chemical resistance chart or contact us before ordering.

A hose clamp is strongly recommended for any pressurised application — it is not included with the connector. Push the hose fully over the barbed tail until it seats against the shoulder, then position a worm-drive or ear clamp over the barbed section and tighten to the clamp manufacturer's torque specification. Without a clamp, the hose may pull off under pressure or vibration.

Yes — that is exactly what the reducer Straight variants are designed for. Each reducer has two different bore diameters (for example, 20×10 mm), allowing you to connect a larger-bore supply hose on one end to a smaller-bore branch hose on the other. Select the variant whose two diameters match your two hose inner diameters. The larger bore is conventionally connected to the supply side.

The X-Splitter 4-Way has four ports arranged in a cross pattern, allowing one inlet to feed three outlets (or any combination of four connections). It is commonly used in irrigation manifolds, pneumatic distribution blocks, and automotive coolant systems where a single supply line must be split into multiple branches in a compact space. Available in 8 mm, 10 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, and 25 mm bore sizes.