Description
Let your watering line branch out
Follow two routes from one junction when your beds or planting areas spread in different directions.
This ½″ barbed irrigation Y-splitter connects three matching hose lengths through one fixed, open body. The angled arms let the hose routes fan out from the junction.
One splitter supplied. Hose, clips and other watering equipment are sold separately.
Choose the junction that follows your route
A conventional tee keeps two connections in line and takes another off to the side. This Y-shaped fitting spreads the three hose connections around an angled central junction instead.
Lay the tube routes out before cutting. Each hose needs to reach its tail without being stretched, twisted or bent sharply beside the fitting. Allow enough length for the full insertion depth at all three ends.
Check the tube bore: the tails fit inside matching approximately 13mm-bore irrigation hose. In common 13/16mm tube, 16mm is the outside measurement. The actual product photo helps you identify the insertion barbs rather than a quick-click plug or threaded fitting.
Connect the hoses, then check the delivery
Fit all three hose ends
Isolate and depressurise the supply first. Push each matching tube fully over its barbed tail towards the body. Use compatible retaining clips where the hose system requires them, and leave no port open to discharge water unintentionally.
Support the branch routes
Keep the three runs relaxed so movement or hose weight does not pull sideways on the joints. Restore water gradually within your system's operating limits and inspect every connection.
Control each run separately if needed
The splitter does not meter water or shut off a branch. Choose separate compatible controls if the installation needs them, and check delivery at the watering outlets: a shared junction alone cannot balance different hose runs.
Choosing your Y-splitter
Will it divide water equally between the branches?
Not necessarily. It provides a shared passage, but hose length, height, outlets and supply conditions affect water delivery. The fitting contains no balancing or regulating mechanism.
Is this the same as a three-way tap connector?
No. These are insertion barbs for matching irrigation hose. There are no tap threads, garden-hose click sockets or shut-off handles. Match any supply connection or control valve separately.
Why is this called 16mm as well as half-inch?
In common 13/16mm irrigation sizing, the hose has approximately 13mm internal and 16mm external diameter. The fitting goes inside the approximately 13mm bore. Check tube type and wall too; a hose with 16mm internal diameter is a different size.
What is included with the splitter?
One black plastic Y-shaped fitting. Hose, clips, taps, valves and watering outlets are not included. Select those parts for the hose system and watering layout you intend to build.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | TEE-Y-16B-001 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Barb size | 12.7mm (1/2") |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Connection layout | Y-shaped, three-way hose junction |
|---|---|
| Hose connections | Three matching barbed hose tails |
| Tube sizing reference | 13/16mm irrigation tube: approximately 13mm internal, 16mm external diameter |
| Pack contents | One black plastic Y-splitter |
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.