Midland Industries 32968 Single Barb Male Fuel Adapter Brass

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 32968 is a single barb male fuel adapter designed to connect a 1-inch hose barb to a 1/2-inch male NPTF threaded fitting. Machined from brass, this connector provides a reliable, corrosion-resistant transition between a flexible hose and a threaded port in fuel system applications. The single barb design grips the hose securely when used with an appropriate clamp. The 1/2-14 thread specification confirms NPTF compatibility, which creates a dry seal without requiring additional thread sealant in most installations. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and fuel system installers working on low-pressure fuel lines will find this fitting straightforward to install.

This adapter is suited for use in residential and light commercial fuel system plumbing where a flexible hose must terminate at a threaded port. Typical applications include oil burner fuel lines, small engine fuel delivery systems, and similar low-pressure liquid fuel connections. The barbed end accepts a 1-inch inside diameter hose, and the male NPTF end threads directly into a 1/2-inch female threaded port or valve body.

Key Features

• 1-inch single barb end accepts standard 1-inch inside diameter flexible hose
• 1/2-inch male NPTF thread with 1/2-14 thread pitch for dry-seal threaded connections
• Brass construction resists corrosion in fuel and water service
• Single barb male connector profile for compact, direct hose-to-port transitions
• Minimum order quantity of 1 unit, suitable for single-job procurement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for brass hose barb fuel adapter applications requiring a 1-inch barb to 1/2-inch male NPTF transition.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified fuel system technician in accordance with applicable local codes and the IFGC or IPC as relevant. Shut off the fuel supply and depressurize the line before disassembly or fitting installation. Secure the hose to the barb with an appropriate hose clamp rated for the service pressure and fluid type. NPTF threads are designed to form a mechanical seal on thread engagement, but verify leak-free assembly with an appropriate test procedure before returning the system to service.