Description
Give irrigation hose a quick connection
Fit this black and orange adapter to suitable ½-inch hose and connect it to a matching male garden hose plug. The barbed end sits inside the hose; the female quick socket provides the detachable connection.
It is a useful way to connect a hose or irrigation line to compatible watering equipment without repeatedly removing the hose from its barb.
One adapter supplied. Hose and mating quick-connect fittings are separate.
One end grips hose; one end clicks on
The parts photo shows the removable black hosetail beside the female socket body. Its moulded 13mm marking identifies the hose-size designation. The wings let you grip the hosetail when assembling it to the body.
The barb pushes inside suitable hose. It does not have the compression nut and gripping fingers used by some ordinary hose-end connectors. Check that your hose material and bore suit a push-on barb, and use a suitable retaining clip where the hose or installation requires one.
The orange end is a female garden quick socket, so the mating part needs a compatible male quick-connect plug. Two female sockets will not connect directly to each other. A male joiner can link them when you are joining two socket-ended hoses.
Some gallery photos show a tap, hose or male plug to demonstrate possible connections. These extra parts are not supplied with this single adapter.
Check the inside and outside sizes separately
In hose sizing, ½-inch is commonly rounded to 13mm internal diameter. Irrigation pipe is also often described by its outside diameter: a 13/16mm pipe has roughly 13mm inside and 16mm outside. Those two numbers can describe the same pipe.
Use the pipe’s stated bore and fitting compatibility when choosing the barb. Do not assume that every pipe labelled 16mm has the same internal diameter, wall thickness or flexibility. This adapter is not for 4mm micro-irrigation tubing.
Fit the hose
Turn off the supply. Seat a clean, sound hose end over the barb and secure it as required by the hose and installation. Reassemble the hosetail to the socket body if it has been removed.
Connect the socket
Push the female socket onto a compatible male garden plug until engaged. Check that it is held securely before turning on the water gradually.
Disconnect without pressure
Turn off the supply and release pressure before operating the orange release sleeve or removing the hose. Inspect both the hose-to-barb joint and the quick connection during use.
Choosing the barb-to-quick adapter
How does 13mm relate to 16mm irrigation pipe?
Irrigation pipe is commonly described as 13/16mm: approximately 13mm internal and 16mm external diameter. The hosetail on this fitting is marked 13mm and the nominal hose designation is ½-inch. Check your pipe specification as well as its name.
Will it connect directly to another female hose socket?
No. The orange socket needs a compatible male garden quick-connect plug. A suitable double-male joiner can connect two female sockets; that joiner is not included.
Is it for 4mm micro-irrigation tube?
No. Its hose barb is the ½-inch/13mm nominal version. Use the appropriate small-bore adapter for micro-irrigation tubing.
Are the hose and tap in the photographs included?
No. You receive one black and orange plastic female quick connector with its barbed hosetail. Hose, taps, male plugs and separate retaining clips are not included.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | HC12F-16B001 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Barb size | 12.7mm (1/2") |
| Colour | Black, Orange |
| Material | Plastic |
| Hose size designation | ½-inch nominal; hosetail marked 13mm |
| Quick connection | Female garden hose socket |
|---|---|
| Mating quick fitting | Compatible male garden hose plug |
| Hose attachment | Push-on barb inside suitable hose |
| Hosetail construction | Removable black winged hosetail |
| Pack contents | One socket body with barbed hosetail |
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.