{"product_id":"lay-flat-male-thread-coupling","title":"Lay Flat Male Thread Coupling","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coupling does the opposite of the female version. It has a male thread on one end. You screw that end into a female threaded component like a valve or a filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other end is a plain socket. You push the layflat hose into the socket. A clamp holds it in place. This gives you a removable connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou have a layflat hose. You want to connect it to a valve that has a female thread. Screw the male end of the coupling into the valve. Push the hose onto the socket end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coupling is also useful for repairs. If a threaded fitting breaks, you can cut the hose and install a new coupling. You can also use it to create a temporary connection that you can take apart later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrap PTFE tape around the male thread. Use five to seven turns. Screw it into your female fitting. Hand tighten plus a quarter turn with a wrench. Use a strap wrench to avoid cracking the plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the socket end, push the layflat hose into the socket. Push it until it bottoms out. Warm the hose end in the sun first if it is stiff. Then secure it with a hose clamp. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/steel-clamp-jubilee-clamp-type\" title=\"Steel Clamp Jubilee Type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSteel Clamp Jubilee Type\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/steel-clamp-seal-a\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Steel Clamp Seal A\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSteel Clamp Seal A\u003c\/a\u003e are both suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use glue. The clamp should be removable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coupling has a sturdy plastic body. It has high tensile strength. It resists UV and chemicals. It is built for long service life. The material will not rust or corrode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm x \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e1½\u003c\/span\u003e inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63mm x 2 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90mm x 3 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrriHub provides reliable irrigation and farm systems for small and medium‑scale farmers across Kenya. For help choosing the right product for your farm, reach out to us directly. Call us: +254 729 717 881. Visit our store: Shubham Complex, Old Mombasa Rd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IRRI HUB KE","offers":[{"title":"50 x 1 ½”","offer_id":43037635248233,"sku":"LAY FLAT MALE THREAD COUPLING-50X1","price":100.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"63 x 2”","offer_id":43063003873385,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"90 x 3”","offer_id":43063003906153,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8167\/5625\/files\/Picture9.png?v=1774431389","url":"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/lay-flat-male-thread-coupling","provider":"Irri-hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}