Description
Join a run. Turn a corner. Add a branch.
A useful mix of four fitting shapes for planning or adapting your ½″ irrigation hose layout.
Two joiners connect lengths, two elbows make right-angle turns, two tees create branches and four plugs close open ends. The photograph shows the actual ten-piece pack, so you can see what is included before planning your connections.
10 black plastic fittings supplied. Hose, clips, taps and watering equipment are sold separately.
Give each fitting a job in your layout
The elbow shown takes two hose lengths around a corner. Joiners are the straight-line equivalent, while tees let you take a branch towards another part of the bed.
Map the route first and count the open ends as well as the bends and branches. The pack is a fixed selection, so check that its two tees, two elbows, two joiners and four plugs suit your plan.
Using porous hose? A plug closes the cut end so water travels along the run and seeps through the hose wall as intended. It is not a valve and does not turn the watering off.
Illustrative elbow installation. Hose, bed edging and other installation materials are not included.
Match the tube, then make the connections
Check the bore and wall
These are insertion-barb fittings for matching approximately 13mm-bore hose. With common 13/16mm irrigation tube, 16mm is the outside diameter. Check the tube type too: matching a number alone does not make every hose interchangeable.
Seat every connected end
Isolate the water supply. Push each hose end over the complete barbed tail towards the fitting body. On a tee, connect all three ports or close an unused branch with a suitable hose-and-plug arrangement; do not leave an open outlet.
Support and check the run
Leave the hose relaxed rather than stretched between fittings. Use compatible retention clips where your tube system requires them. Restore water gradually within the system's operating limits and inspect the joints before leaving it watering.
Planning your irrigation connections
What exactly is in the ten-piece pack?
Two straight barbed joiners, two 90° barbed elbows, two three-way barbed tees and four barbed end plugs. This is a fittings pack: no hose, tap connector, clips or watering outlets are included.
Will these fit 16mm irrigation pipe?
They suit matching ½″/approximately 13mm internal-diameter irrigation hose. This is often called 13/16mm because the tube is about 13mm inside and 16mm outside. Confirm those dimensions and the tube's suitability for insertion barbs; 16mm internal-diameter hose is a different size.
Can the end plugs be used with soaker hose?
Yes, with suitable matching-bore soaker hose. Insert a plug into each open end that needs closing. Porous hose will still release water through its wall: that is its watering function, rather than a leak prevented by the plug.
Does this connect directly to a garden tap?
No. These pieces have hose-insertion barbs, with no threaded tap inlet or quick-click socket. Choose a separate supply connector to match your tap or irrigation system, and allow for any control or pressure-regulating equipment that system needs.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | MIXPOROUS10 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Barb size | 12.7mm (1/2") |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Pack quantity | 10 fittings |
| Elbows | 2 × 90° barbed elbows |
|---|---|
| Straight joiners | 2 × double-ended barbed joiners |
| Tees | 2 × three-way barbed tees |
| End plugs | 4 × barbed end plugs |
| Tube sizing reference | 13/16mm irrigation tube: approximately 13mm internal, 16mm external diameter |
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.