Dixon Valve Coupling BD-DV-00326 Barb X Npt Hose Insert

Product Description

The DIXON VALVE COUPLING BD-DV-00326 is a stainless steel barb x NPT hose insert designed to create a secure, leak-resistant connection between a hose and a threaded pipe or fitting. The barbed end seats into hose ID and is held in place with a clamp, while the male NPT thread end connects directly to a female NPT port. Constructed entirely from stainless steel, this insert resists corrosion in demanding fluid-handling applications. It is suited for use in water, light chemical, and process fluid lines where a reliable, permanent-style hose-to-pipe transition is required. Plumbers, pipefitters, and industrial maintenance technicians are the primary installers of this fitting type.

This hose insert is sized for 3/4 inch ID hose with a 1/2 inch MNPT thread connection. It is well suited to residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC condensate and water lines, irrigation systems, and general industrial fluid transfer applications where stainless steel corrosion resistance is preferred over brass or nylon alternatives. Sold in a package quantity of two, it is appropriate for jobs requiring matched fittings or paired installations at both ends of a hose run.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet and chemical-exposure environments
• Barb x NPT configuration allows direct hose-to-threaded-port connection without additional adapters
• 1/2 inch MNPT thread end seals to standard female NPT ports
• Sized for 3/4 inch ID hose for a secure barbed grip when clamped
• Sold as a pack of two units per package

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for 3/4 inch ID hose assemblies requiring a 1/2 inch MNPT barb-to-NPT transition in plumbing, HVAC, or industrial fluid-transfer systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified pipefitter in accordance with applicable IPC and local plumbing codes. Shut off the water supply and relieve system pressure before installing or replacing any hose fitting. Insert the barbed end fully into the hose ID and secure with an appropriately rated hose clamp; do not overtighten clamps on stainless barb fittings as this can deform the hose and compromise the seal. Apply thread sealant tape or compound to the MNPT threads before torquing into the receiving female port.