Description
A detachable connection for your soaker pipe
Fit a compatible porous pipe with a barbed-to-male garden quick-connect adapter, ready to meet a matching female socket on your supply hose.
Pack of two identical black fittings with orange O-rings. Pipe and female hose connectors sold separately.
Check the two ends separately
The ridged end is a nominal ½-inch hose barb for compatible pipe. Check the pipe bore, wall thickness and condition before pushing it onto the fitting. A damaged or stretched pipe end should be replaced rather than forced onto a connector.
The opposite end is a male garden quick-connect plug. It goes into a matching female socket; the orange O-ring forms part of that quick connection. Keep the seal clean and inspect it for damage.
The barb sizing and the garden coupling describe different interfaces. A matching pipe size alone does not establish that an existing quick connector will fit.
From pipe to supply hose
Prepare the pipe attachment first, then connect the supply.
Seat the pipe
Turn off the water. Use a clean, sound pipe end with the correct bore and seat it fully over the barb. Check that the pipe is secure before applying water.
Engage the socket
Push a compatible female garden socket fully onto the male plug. The socket and supply hose are separate items; this pack contains only the two male adapters.
Check the system
Open the supply gradually and inspect both connections. Follow your pipe's pressure and run-length guidance, and turn off the supply before disconnecting or changing the layout.
Connect the pipe where you need it
Once fitted, the male plug gives the pipe an accessible garden quick-connect inlet. That makes the supply hose detachable while the barbed adapter stays in the pipe.
Each adapter is the same, so the pack can provide connections for two suitable pipe lengths or a spare for your setup. Two male plugs do not clip directly into one another.
A porous-pipe run still needs the correct end treatment and water-supply arrangement for its design. These open-through adapters are connectors, not end plugs, pressure reducers or flow-control valves.
Questions about the connector pair
Do the two fittings connect directly together?
No. Both are identical barb-to-male quick-connect adapters. Each male plug needs a compatible female garden socket, sold separately. Pipe and hose are not included.
Why does the SKU say 16mm while the barb is called ½-inch?
Irrigation pipe is often named by its outside diameter, while a hose barb is selected for the pipe bore. This fitting is described as a nominal ½-inch barb in the 16mm irrigation range. Check the actual pipe bore and wall dimensions rather than treating the two numbers as measurements of the same surface.
Will the connector control the pressure or watering rate?
No. It provides a pipe-to-supply connection. Pressure control, flow control, run length and the pipe itself determine how the watering system works. Follow the requirements for your soaker pipe and supply equipment.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | STR16B-SNAPON-002 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Barb size | 12.7mm (1/2") |
| Colour | Black, Orange |
| Material | Plastic |
| Pack quantity | Two identical adapters |
| Pipe attachment | Push-in hose barb |
|---|---|
| Quick-connect type | Male garden plug |
| Mating quick connection | Compatible female garden quick-connect socket |
| Intended pipe use | Compatible porous or soaker irrigation pipe |
| Quick-connect seal | Orange O-ring on each plug |
| Pipe and female sockets included | No |
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.