Parker 68HB-8-8 Brass Male Connector 1/2 in Npt Hose Barb

Product Description

The PARKER 68HB-8-8 is a brass male connector barbed hose fitting designed to join a 1/2-inch ID flexible hose to a 1/2-inch male NPT threaded port. The beaded hose barb profile creates a secure mechanical grip on the hose, reducing the risk of pull-off under pressure or vibration. Rated for service between -40 degrees F and 160 degrees F, this fitting suits a wide range of fluid-transfer applications in HVAC, plumbing, and general industrial environments. It weighs 0.13 pounds and measures 1.73 inches in overall length. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and pipefitters install this type of fitting regularly as part of hose-to-pipe assemblies.

This fitting is used wherever a flexible hose must connect to a fixed NPT-threaded port. Typical applications include equipment drain lines, condensate connections, water-supply hose assemblies, and low-pressure fluid-transfer lines in residential and light commercial systems. The 1/2-inch hose barb accepts standard 1/2-inch ID flexible hose, and the 1/2-inch NPT male thread connects directly to female NPT ports on valves, pumps, or equipment manifolds. The brass construction makes it well suited for water, air, and many non-aggressive fluid services.

Key Features

• Beaded hose barb profile for a secure, pull-resistant hose grip
• 1/2-inch male NPT thread connects to standard female NPT ports
• 1/2-inch ID hose barb end accepts standard 1/2-inch inside-diameter flexible hose
• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in water and air service
• Wide temperature range: -40 degrees F to 160 degrees F
• Compact at 1.73 inches overall length with a 0.875-inch hex head for wrench access

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for any system requiring a 1/2-inch male NPT to 1/2-inch ID hose barb connection in brass.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber or qualified HVAC technician. Shut off all fluid flow and depressurize the line before disassembling or installing any hose fitting. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male NPT threads in accordance with applicable plumbing codes before threading into the female port. Secure the hose to the barb with an appropriately sized hose clamp and verify the assembly for leaks before returning the system to service.