Choosing pond hose, fittings and clips

Secure joints from pump to pond

Match the hose bore to the barb, close it with the clip made for that bore, and every connection holds firm. Here is the full set for every size we stock.

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Corrugated pond hose on a barbed adapter, held by a double wire clip
13mm to 50mmHose bores
1m to 30mHose lengths
3/4" to 2"BSP threads
Black PVCSmooth-bore hose

Three parts to every joint

Corrugated pond hoseFlexible black PVC with a smooth bore. The ribs let you cut it to length and hold the clips in place.Shop pond hose
Barbed fittingThe hose pushes over the ribbed barb. Adapters add a BSP thread for pumps, filters and taps.Shop fittings
Double wire clipTwo wires seat in the hose ribs over the barb. The screw draws them tight.Shop clips

Find your parts

Start with the hose bore your pump or filter takes. For a threaded adapter, pick the BSP size of the port it screws into and the opposite gender: a male adapter screws into a female port, a female adapter onto a male port. For length, measure the route the hose will follow, bends and height changes included, with a little slack to lift the pump out for cleaning.

Jump to your hose:13mm19mm25mm32mm38mm40mm50mm

Hose Barbed fittings Double wire clip
13mm (1/2") hose
19mm (3/4") hose
25mm (1") hose
32mm (1.25") hose
38mm (1.5") hose
40mm (1.5") hose
50mm (2") hose

Shape the run

Barbed fittings in black plastic to extend, turn, split and change the size of a hose run. Each comes in the bores listed in the table above.

Straight joinerJoins two lengths of the same bore to extend a run.Shop joiners
ElbowTurns a corner without kinking the hose.Shop elbows
TeeSplits one hose into two, or joins two into one.Shop tees
ReducerJoins two bores, such as 32mm hose to 25mm.Shop reducers
Stepped connectorSeveral barb sizes on one thread, for pumps with an unusual outlet.Shop stepped connectors

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Built for steady flow

The ridges inside the hose are smoothed down, so they don't slow the water. It is UV resistant, which helps stop algae growing inside, and the ribs reinforce the wall against kinking while it stays flexible. A wider bore suits bigger pumps and longer runs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which hose bore do I need?

The one your pump or filter outlet is made for. It is usually printed in the equipment's manual or on the hosetail. Then choose the fittings and clip on the same row of the table.

What do the BSP sizes mean?

BSP is the British Standard Pipe thread, parallel (BSPP, ISO 228). The size is a name, not the thread's width: measured across the thread, 3/4" is about 26.4mm, 1" about 33.2mm, 1.25" about 41.9mm, 1.5" about 47.8mm and 2" about 59.6mm. Male threads are on the outside, female inside.

What is the difference between the 38mm and 40mm hose?

Both are sold as 1.5" hose. The 38mm fits 38mm barbs and the 40mm fits 40mm barbs, so match the bore to your fitting.

Can I cut the hose to length?

Yes. Cut between two ribs with a sharp knife or pipe cutter for a clean, square end that pushes straight onto the barb.

Do I need a clip on every joint?

Yes, one clip on each hose end, sitting over the barb. It keeps the joint firm when the pump runs.

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