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Rain Bird BA-050MPS Drip Irrigation Male Adapter | 17mm Barb x 1/2″ MPT
The Rain Bird BA-050MPS Barbed Male Adapter is a commercial-grade insert fitting engineered for fast, leak-free installation in automatic garden watering systems. This high-quality connector allows you to link flexible 16mm or 17mm LDPE supply pipes and driplines directly to threaded irrigation components.
Featuring a 1/2″ MPT (Male Pipe Thread), this adapter is ideal for connecting your drip zones directly into zone valves, disc filters, manifold fittings, or smart irrigation hubs like the Hunter Pro HC Hydrawise Wi-Fi Controller.
Key Features & Benefits
- Secure Fitting Without Hose Clamps: The engineered, dual-barbed insert design grips the inside of the pipe tightly. It handles pressure spikes safely without sliding off, completely removing the need for fiddly metal jubilee clips or plastic ratchets.
- Low Insertion Force: The specialized taper profile reduces push-in effort by up to 50% compared to generic fittings. This speeds up your installation time significantly when laying down long runs of pipework.
- UV and Chemical Resistant Acetal: Manufactured from premium-grade, robust acetal plastic. This adapter withstands harsh UK weather conditions, freezing winter temperatures, and aggressive liquid fertilizers used in fertigation systems.
- Ergonomic Hexagonal Body: The integrated molded hex nut section provides a reliable grip surface. This allows you to tighten the threaded connection easily with a standard spanner or wrench.
Technical Specifications:
- Manufacturer:Rain Bird
- Product Code: BA-050MPS (XF Series)
- Barb Connection Size: 17mm (Compatible with 13mm to 14mm internal diameter tubing)
- Thread Connection Size: 1/2″ Male BSP / MPT
- Maximum Operating Pressure: Up to 4.0 bar (60 psi)
- Colour: Brown (Matches standard brown XF Driplines perfectly)
Application in Micro-Irrigation Systems
This 17mm x 1/2″ male adapter is a core component for setting up low-volume drip zones along garden borders, hedges, flowerbeds, and polytunnels. It is frequently ordered alongside these popular products from the MB Irrigation range:
- System Expansion: Complements extensive multi-component setups such as the Accessory set DRIP SYSTEM.
- Directional Layouts: Helps route your main supply pipework efficiently alongside complementary fittings like the Elbow Barbed Connector PP 16-16 or the Threaded Tee Connector 16mm x 1/2″.
- Heavy-Duty Alternatives: If you regularly modify your layout and prefer removable fittings, browse our compression range, including the Tavlit Nut Lock Coupler 16mm NL16.
Professional Installation Tip:
When installing drip systems during colder days, dip the tip of your LDPE pipe or porous hose into a cup of hot water for a few seconds. This softens the plastic slightly, allowing the 17mm barb to slide home effortlessly for an instant, watertight seal.
If you need any technical advice before purchasing, please let us know:
- What is the total length of dripline you are looking to power?
- Are you planning to install a pressure regulator before this fitting?
Our team will help you configure the perfect setup. Plus, if you are based nearby, check out our Free Local Delivery options for orders within the Warrington area!
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