Description
Connect a soaker line to your garden hose
This barb-to-male quick connector gives suitable ½-inch porous or irrigation hose a detachable garden hose connection. The barbed tail stays inside the irrigation pipe, while a compatible female socket connects to the exposed male plug.
It is a practical connection for a soaker line in a border or vegetable bed when you want to detach the supply hose without pulling the barb out of the pipe each time.
One black plastic connector with an orange sealing ring supplied. Hose and female sockets are separate.
Leave the barb fitted; detach at the plug
The photograph shows the barbed tail inside porous hose. The central shoulder remains outside the hose, with the male plug and orange sealing ring accessible for the supply connection.
A compatible female garden socket clicks over the male plug. Use the release mechanism on that socket when disconnecting; this male adapter has no sliding release sleeve of its own.
Two male plugs will not connect directly to each other. If your supply end already has a male plug, you need the appropriate female connection rather than another male adapter.
The adapter provides a connection point; watering output and operating pressure depend on the hose and the rest of your system. Follow the porous pipe’s own pressure and use guidance.
Check the pipe size before fitting
The hose tail is specified as ½-inch nominal, often rounded to 13mm in garden hose sizing. Irrigation pipe may instead be named for its outside diameter: 13/16mm describes roughly 13mm internally and 16mm externally.
The Ø16 marking visible on the fitting should be read alongside the pipe specification, rather than taken as a 16mm internal bore. Check that the pipe’s bore and material suit this push-on barb.
Seat the hose
Turn off the water and release pressure. Push a clean, sound pipe end fully over the barb. Secure it with a suitable clip where required for your hose and installation.
Attach the supply
Check that the orange sealing ring is seated and undamaged. Connect a compatible female socket to the male plug and check engagement before opening the tap gradually.
Check and disconnect
Inspect the hose joint and quick connection separately. Turn off the supply and release pressure before operating the female socket’s release mechanism.
Questions about the male irrigation adapter
Which end connects to the garden hose socket?
The male plug with the orange sealing ring connects to a compatible female garden hose socket. The barbed tail goes inside suitable ½-inch porous or irrigation hose.
Is the 16mm marking the internal hose size?
No. This fitting has a nominal ½-inch barb. In irrigation, 16mm commonly refers to the pipe’s outside diameter, with 13/16mm describing its approximate internal/external sizes. Check the particular pipe specification before fitting.
Does it include a shut-off valve or pressure reducer?
No separate valve or pressure reducer is supplied. This is a straight connection adapter; manage watering flow and pressure using the appropriate equipment for your hose.
How many connectors are supplied?
One connector. Some photos show multiple views or hose-connection examples. Hose, female sockets and separate retaining clips are not included.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | STR16B-SNAPON-001 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Barb size | 12.7mm (1/2") |
| Colour | Black, Orange |
| Material | Plastic |
| Nominal hose connection | ½-inch barb for suitable porous/irrigation hose |
| Irrigation size convention | 13/16mm describes approximate internal/external pipe diameters |
|---|---|
| Quick connection | Male garden hose plug |
| Mating quick fitting | Compatible female garden hose socket |
| Visible seal | Orange sealing ring on male plug |
| Pack contents | One straight barbed male quick connector |
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.