1/4 in. Hose Barb x 1/4 in. Female NPT Nylon Elbow

Product Overview

The 1/4 Barb X 1/4 Fip Nylon Ell is an industrial-grade hose barb fitting made from nylon (white) for connecting flexible tubing in chemical metering pump installations. The barbed design grips tubing securely when clamped, creating a leak-free connection for chemical feed lines.

Technical Specifications

Application Guide

This product is commonly used in the following chemical metering and fluid handling applications:

• Flexible Tubing Connections — Connects flexible tubing to rigid piping, valves, and pump ports. Secure with hose clamps for leak-free operation.
• Chemical Tank Fittings — Connects suction tubing to tank bulkhead fittings and foot valves.
• Quick Field Connections — Easy to install for temporary or permanent chemical feed line connections.
• Water Treatment — Municipal and industrial water/wastewater treatment chemical feed systems.
• Cooling Tower Treatment — Chemical dosing for scale and corrosion control.
• Boiler Treatment — Chemical feed for boiler water chemistry management.

Chemical Compatibility

Excellent resistance to most chemicals including alkalis, fuels, and solvents. Not recommended for strong acids or oxidizing agents.

Common chemicals handled:

• Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)
• Hydrochloric Acid
• Sulfuric Acid
• Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)
• Ferric Chloride
• Polymer Flocculants
• Phosphate Inhibitors

Metering Pump Compatibility

Compatible with chemical metering pumps from Blue-White, Stenner, LMI (Iwaki), Pulsafeeder, Walchem, Etatron, Emec, Seko, Hanna Instruments, Tacmina, and Milton Roy. The 1/4" size is one of the most common connection sizes in metering pump installations.

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