1/4" Barbed Connector

Product Description

Used with drip irrigation to connect 1/4" drip micro tubing or 1/4" soaker hose dripline  to 1/2" or 3/4" drip poly tubing. Also works as a coupler between lengths of 1/4" tubing. Use a hole punch to make the proper hole in the tubing. Excellent when watering garden boxes, hanging baskets, flower pots, and vegetable gardens. No glue or lubricants are required.

How To Install a 1/4" Drip Irrigation Barbed Connector

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Product Details

• 1/4" Barbed Connector
• Barbed fittings are easy to slip into 1/4" drip micro tubing or "pop" it into a hole punched into 1/2" or 3/4" drip poly tubing.
• High Quality Plastic with Maximum UV Protection
• Operating Pressure: 10 - 40 PSI
• Designed for .170" ID x .250" OD Drip Tubing (1/4")
• Use with:
  • 1/4" Drip Micro Tubing
  • 1/4" Drip Emitter Tubing 
  • Drip Mainline Tubing

Replacement for

Acu-Drip F410 Feeder Line Barbed Coupler, Ag Products C250, Agrifim C250, Antelco 40935 Joiner, Aquarius Brands C250, DIG 25-001 long barb, Drip Depot 1070, DripKing C250, Dripworks 14 LTB, Ewing 12001497, Hit RPC 250, Jain Irrigation C250, MrDrip 14CONN, Orbit DripMaster 1/4" Barbed Coupler 66402 67402, Pepco C250, Rain Bird XBF1CONN, Raindrip R312CT R312CB R313CT R313CB A313CT A313CB 312010B 312025B 312050B 312100B, Salco SLV-40935, Sprinkler Warehouse 25-001, The Drip Store SF002 SF001, Toro Blue Stripe 53634 T-FCC0400 Weathermatic SLV-40935, 1/4" Coupler, 1/4" Coupling, 1/4" Connector, 1/4" Transfer Barb, Micro Tubing Fitting, Micro Irrigation Fitting

Related Tutorials

• Choosing the Right Drip Emitter
    Four Tips
• Installing Drip Tubing & Fittings
    Drip Main line tubing, micro tubing, compression & barbed fittings
• Determine Water Flow Rate
    Four simple steps

Tips & Tricks

A Paper Clip Quickly Cleans a Hole Punch

Insert the wire to clear the tool

A good hole punch will actually cut a tiny circle out of the drip tubing. The plug of tubing can be removed from the cutting edge of the punch with a paper clip. Push it through the cutting end to clear any plastic debris.

Control Water Flow to Flower Pots With This Little Valve

1/4" Flow Conrol Valve inserts into micro tubing

If you use drip irrigation to water hanging baskets or flower pots, put a 1/4" flow control valve  on each pot. You can reduce the flow or shut it off completely. It's handy if the pot is has not yet been planted and you don't want to water it.

Fix Little Holes With a Goof Plug

Doubles as a 1/4" end plug

If you make a mistake and poke a hole in the wrong place on a drip line, insert a goof plug (small barb). If the hole gets worn and leaks a little, pull the plug out and use the large barbed end. Goof plus are also used to plug the end of 1/4" micro tubing.

Videos

1/4" Barbed Elbow - L250

1/4" Barbed Tee - T250

FAQ

How do I determine my water flow rate?

The flow rate is the amount of water flowing through your water supply line. Since drip emitters and micro sprays consume x gallons per hour, it is important to know the flow rate available to feed your emitters. It is measured in gallons per hour (GPH). To determine the flow rate out of your faucet (hose bibb, spigot, hydrant), read our tutorial on Determing Your Flow Rate.

How do I choose a pressure regulator?

Drip irrigation systems are designed to operate between 20 and 30 psi. Most household water systems are set between 50-70 psi (or higher). A pressure regulator is required to reduce the household water pressure down to the proper range for drip systems. When choosing between a 20 psi and 30 psi regulator, here are some guidelines:

• Non pressure-compensating emitters:  Use 20 psi regulator.
• Fogger mister bubblers: Use a 45 psi regulator.
• Hanging Baskets: Use a 30 psi regulator
• Drip Tape: Use a 10 psi regulator

When using micro sprays and bubblers be sure to consult the water output charts for each product as flow rates very with pressure. For more details, read our tutorial: How to Choose a Drip Regulator. 

How far can I run the drip emitter tubing (dripperline)?

The maximum run varies with the size of the tubing and the spacing of the emitters.

Emitter Tubing Guidelines
Tubing Size & Emitter Spacing	Pressure Compensating Emitters?	Max psi	Max Run per branch	Max Run Total           (1/4" is fed from 1/2" mainline)
1/4" Tubing - 6" spacing 1/2 gal/hr	No	30	19 ft	200 ft
1/4" Tubing - 12" spacing 1/2 gal/hr	No	30	33 ft	400 ft
1/2" Tubing - 12" spacing 1/2 gal/hr	Yes	50*		450 ft
1/2" Tubing - 18" spacing 1/2 gal/hr	Yes	50*		500 ft
1/2" Tubing - 18" spacing 1 gal/hr	Yes	50*		350 ft
* We recommend operating at 20 - 30 psi

 

Pressure Compensating Emitters

• Deliver the stated gph (gallons per hour) even if pressures range is 10-50 psi
• Works well with elevation changes
• Self-flushing to reduce clogging

Non-Pressure-Compensating Emitters

• Output will vary with changes in pressure & elevation
• Workes best with flat landscapes
• Excellent for gravity-fed drip systems

1/2" Compression Fittings

• Recommended pressure: 10-30 psi
• Max pressure: 60 psi

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