Hose Barbs

A hose barb connects hose to threaded plumbing. The barbed end pushes into the hose and grips it, usually held with a clamp, while the threaded end ties into your fittings.

How to Choose

Match the barb size to your hose inner diameter and the thread size to the fitting it connects to. Brass is the common choice for water lines, stainless steel resists chemicals and salt, and steel handles higher pressure. Use a hose clamp rated for the job and confirm the barb suits your machine's pressure.

Common Applications

• Connecting chemical and supply hose to plumbing
• Soft wash and downstream injection lines
• Float tank and water feed hookups
• Building custom hose assemblies

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep the hose on the barb?
Push the hose fully onto the barb and secure it with a hose clamp. A pinch clamp or worm gear clamp both work well.

What size barb do I need?
Match the barb to the inner diameter of your hose. If the hose ID is 1/2 inch, use a 1/2 inch barb. Call us if you are unsure.

Are hose barbs good for high pressure?
Barbs are best on low and medium pressure lines like chemical and supply hose. For high-pressure hose, use crimped or threaded connections.

Why Buy from Sun Brite Supply

Sun Brite Supply has supplied Maryland's pressure washing trade for over 30 years from Gaithersburg, MD. Call (301) 519-9274 and we will match the right hose barb.