Dimensions

What is the Barb O.D. dimension for Poly (PE) Pipe Insert Fittings?

What is the Barb O.D. dimension for Poly (PE) Pipe Insert Fittings?

Insert fittings which are designed for Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe are manufactured to the ASTM-D2239 standard. The chart below has both the average pipe inside diameters (I.D.) and the PE pipe insert barb O.D.

See article:

https://support.boshart.com/what-type-of-poly-pipe-are-insert-fittings-designed-to-work-with

CAUTION: Not all adapters are made equal, be careful when purchasing that you do not purchase a sub-standard adapter which may not have a sufficient diameter and may put your system at risk of pipe blow off. See the article below:

https://support.boshart.com/insert-fitting-pull-off-resistance-testing

Also make sure to not use a hose barb fitting! See the article below:

https://support.boshart.com/why-do-insert-fittings-for-poly-pipe-pe-have-barbs-with-slightly-larger-diameters-than-the-i.d.-of-the-pipe