{"product_id":"antelco-13mm-barbed-irrigation-fittings","title":"Antelco 13mm Barbed Fittings – Irrigation Connectors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSplit one 13mm feed line four ways without leaks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAntelco 13mm barb cross\u003c\/strong\u003e is a push-fit, four-way connector that turns a run of \u003cstrong\u003e13mm irrigation pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e into a branching drip or feed system. Made in Australia by Antelco, a micro irrigation specialist since 1985, it suits low-pressure \u003cstrong\u003eLDPE and flexi pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e in grow rooms, greenhouses, pot runs and raised beds, and is the simplest way to build a grid or manifold from a single supply line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-way cross\u003c\/strong\u003e feeds three branches from one supply line, ideal for grid layouts and manifolds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-fit barbs\u003c\/strong\u003e – no glue, thread tape or tools needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapered barb entry\u003c\/strong\u003e makes pushing on cold or stiff pipe far easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV-stabilised plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e rated to \u003cstrong\u003e300 kPa\u003c\/strong\u003e, built for years of outdoor and grow room use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeaks and uneven feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fitting that works loose starves every plant downstream and floods the floor. Correctly sized barbs matched to 13mm bore pipe hold firm under normal feed pump pressure, so each plant gets its share of water and nutrient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut square:\u003c\/strong\u003e trim the pipe with a sharp cutter so the end is clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm stiff pipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e dip the end in hot water for a few seconds if it is hard to push on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush fully home:\u003c\/strong\u003e seat the pipe over each barb, then fit a ratchet clamp on pumped lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antelco (Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Barb Cross:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x 13mm barbed outlets, polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13mm internal diameter LDPE \/ flexi irrigation pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum operating pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 kPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e UV-stabilised plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antelco","offers":[{"title":"Standard Barb Cross (Pack of 25)","offer_id":53803791974666,"sku":"HYD-ANTE-001-01","price":35.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/antelco-13mm-barbed-irrigation-fittings-standard-barb-cross-pack-of-25-1.jpg?v=1790229297","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/antelco-13mm-barbed-irrigation-fittings","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}