Dixon Valve Coupling 1260606C Barbed Hose Fitting 3/8 in

Product Description

The DIXON VALVE COUPLING 1260606C is a brass barbed hose fitting designed for secure, leak-resistant fluid connections in plumbing, irrigation, and general industrial hose assemblies. It features a 3/8-inch hose barb on one end and a 3/8-inch female NPSM swivel thread on the other, allowing the fitting to rotate during installation to prevent hose kinking and reduce assembly stress. The brass construction provides corrosion resistance suitable for water, air, and many common fluid transfer applications. Weighing just 0.1 pounds, this compact fitting is a standard one-piece component used by plumbers, irrigation technicians, and maintenance professionals.

This fitting is suited for residential and light commercial applications where a flexible hose must connect to a threaded female port. The hose barb gasket seat and NPSM swivel end connection make it particularly useful in situations requiring a hand-tightened or wrench-tightened swivel joint at the female end. Typical installations include water supply lines, pneumatic hose assemblies, and fluid distribution systems where the 3/8-inch inside diameter hose is used.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in water and air service
• 3/8-inch hose barb accepts 3/8-inch inside diameter hose
• Female NPSM swivel end allows rotation during assembly to prevent hose twist
• Hose barb gasket seat design for improved sealing at the swivel connection
• 0.75-inch hex head size for standard wrench fitment
• Threaded connection type compatible with NPSM standard female ports

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit barbed hose fitting for systems using 3/8-inch inside diameter hose with a 3/8-inch female NPSM threaded port.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by plumbers or maintenance technicians. Depressurize and drain the system before removing or installing any hose fitting. Insert the barb fully into the hose end and secure with an appropriate clamp rated for the operating pressure of the system. The NPSM swivel thread does not require pipe tape or sealant on the swivel seat but verify the gasket is seated properly before tightening to avoid leaks.