Parker 329HB-8-8N Barbed Tube Male Elbow 1/2 in Npt

Product Description

The PARKER 329HB-8-8N is a single-barb male elbow fitting designed to connect flexible tubing to a male NPT-threaded port at a 90-degree angle. Molded from nylon and finished in white, this fitting accepts 1/2 inch inner diameter tubing with a 0.55 inch outer diameter and threads into a 1/2 inch NPT female port. It carries an FDA Compliant and NSF/ANSI 51 rating, making it suitable for food-equipment and potable-water adjacent applications. Rated to 125 psi maximum working pressure and a temperature range of -40 degrees F to 200 degrees F, it handles the demands of light industrial, HVAC, and fluid-handling installations where a secure barb-to-thread transition is required.

This fitting is used in residential and light commercial applications where flexible plastic or rubber tubing must transition to a threaded pipe or valve body. Common install scenarios include condensate drain lines, water treatment equipment, food-service machinery, and fluid distribution systems. The elbow geometry allows routing changes in tight spaces without bending or kinking the tubing. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and equipment maintenance personnel are the primary installers of this fitting type.

Key Features

• Single-barb design secures flexible tubing without clamps in low-to-moderate pressure lines
• 1/2 inch NPT male thread for direct connection to standard female-threaded ports or valves
• FDA Compliant and NSF/ANSI 51 certified for use in food-equipment fluid-handling systems
• Nylon construction resists corrosion and is compatible with a broad range of non-aggressive fluids
• Rated to 125 psi and -40 degrees F to 200 degrees F for reliable performance across a wide service range
• 90-degree elbow shape supports compact, right-angle tubing runs in confined spaces

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-install fitting for systems using 1/2 inch inner diameter flexible tubing with 1/2 inch NPT female-threaded connection points in fluid-handling, condensate, or food-equipment applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber or HVAC technician in accordance with applicable IPC or mechanical code requirements. Thread the male NPT end into the female port by hand first, then tighten with an appropriate wrench — apply thread sealant tape to the NPT threads before assembly to ensure a leak-free connection. Push flexible tubing firmly over the barb until it seats fully against the fitting body. Shut off fluid supply and relieve system pressure completely before replacing or installing this fitting.