{"product_id":"rain-hose-male-coupling","title":"Rain Hose Male 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 fitting connects your rain hose to a threaded component. For example, you might screw it into a valve, a filter, or a pump outlet. The other end attaches to the rain hose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne side has a male BSP thread. The other side fits the rain hose. Based on standard designs, that side is usually a barbed socket. You push the hose onto it. \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 are setting up a rain hose system. Your mainline has a female threaded outlet. You need to connect the rain hose to that outlet. This coupling bridges the gap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coupling also works for repairs. If a threaded fitting breaks, you can cut the hose and install a new coupling.\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 BSP thread. Use five to seven turns. Screw that end into your female fitting. Hand tighten plus a quarter turn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the rain hose end, if it is a socket, push the hose firmly into the socket until it bottoms out. Warm the hose end in the sun first. Soft hose connects more easily. Then secure it with a hose clamp. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/steel-clamp-jubilee-clamp-type\" title=\"Steel Clamp Jubilee Clamp Type\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteel Clamp Jubilee Type\u003c\/a\u003e works perfectly for this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the other end is a female thread, wrap tape on the hose’s male thread and screw it in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not over tighten. Plastic can crack. If it leaks, add more tape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter connecting the coupling, you will need an end cap at the far end of your rain hose. That is our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/rain-hose-end-cap\" title=\"Rain Hose End Cap\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRain Hose End Cap\u003c\/a\u003e. To extend the line, use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/rain-hose-straight-coupling\" title=\"Rain Hose Straight Coupling\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRain Hose Straight Coupling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\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\u003e32mm x 1\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;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm 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;\"\u003e1¼\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\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\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":"32mmx1\"","offer_id":43037635510377,"sku":"RAIN HOSE MALE COUPLING-32","price":180.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"40mmx11\/4\"","offer_id":43059638599785,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"50mmx11\/2\"","offer_id":43059638632553,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8167\/5625\/files\/coupling_23194c57-5f9c-4086-a2f0-89262697bac3.png?v=1774442584","url":"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/rain-hose-male-coupling","provider":"Irri-hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}