Plumbing help

Tou · Apr 30, 2021

Hi
I am looking for advice on how to connect a 5/8 hose to a 1/2 push to fit tubing.

Thank you, all advice is appreciated.

jassermd · Apr 30, 2021

Use one of these and a barbed reducer 5/8 to 1/2....

Mur-lok Stem Adapter Tube x Hose Stem

Mur-lok Stem Adapter Tube x Hose Stem Stem side slides into standard push connect fittings. Barb side is designed for flexible tubing like nylon or clear pvc. Mur-lok RO fittings are the only RO fittings that feature dual EPDM O-rings to ensure a straight leak free fit. These high quality...

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Tou · Apr 30, 2021

jassermd said:
Use one of these and a barbed reducer 5/8 to 1/2....

Mur-lok Stem Adapter Tube x Hose Stem

Mur-lok Stem Adapter Tube x Hose Stem Stem side slides into standard push connect fittings. Barb side is designed for flexible tubing like nylon or clear pvc. Mur-lok RO fittings are the only RO fittings that feature dual EPDM O-rings to ensure a straight leak free fit. These high quality...

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I don't see a adapter for that, can you send me a link to exact one? Thanks

Poof No Eyebrows · Apr 30, 2021

jassermd · Apr 30, 2021

You'll need 2 parts. One that is the 1/2 mur-loc to 1/2 barb (the link in post above) and one that is 1/2 barb to 5/8 barb. Check on line for the 1/2 to 5/8 barb fitting. Shouldn't be too hard to find. One thing, make sure it's plastic...

jassermd · Apr 30, 2021

Or the other option is to use the threaded end of the 5/8 and reduce there to 1/2 inch. Not sure what NPT is on the other end of the 5/8 but that would be an easy find... NPT to barb in different sizes and reducers aren't too hard to find

Poof No Eyebrows · Apr 30, 2021

Thread pitch would be the concern there.

jassermd · Apr 30, 2021

True! Assuming the other end of the adapter on the plate is standard NPT. If it is, the NPT to 1/2 barb would be the piece I would look for...

Poof No Eyebrows · Apr 30, 2021

Looking at the application I would think the best course would be replacing the elbow and calling it a day, or the fitting inside the existing elbow if possible. Seems backwards to me as your not really reducing your stepping up?