1 in MPT x 1 in HB 90 Degree Poly Elbow

A sprayer runs on hoses, and the fittings where a hose meets the pump or the tank are where leaks start. This 90 degree polypropylene elbow connects a male pipe thread to a hose barb, so you can run the hose around a tight turn without fighting a straight fitting.

Polypropylene resists corrosion, which matters where spray solution sits in the fitting between jobs. FIMCO uses this elbow in the strainer assembly of its 150 gallon 3-point sprayer, so when the original cracks, this is the part that gets the hose connection back in service.

Highlights

• 1 in male pipe thread x 1 in hose barb
• Corrosion-resistant polypropylene
• OEM replacement part
• Used in the strainer assembly of FIMCO's 150 gallon 3-point sprayer
• 90 degree elbow for tight turns

Why a hose connection fails

Hose barbs fail in predictable places. The hose gets pushed on and pulled, bent at the fitting, or squeezed by a clamp that has worn out. A cracked or loose barb lets air in and pressure out, and the sprayer loses output right where you need it. Replacing the fitting, not the whole sprayer, is the quick way back to work.

It suits the 3-point sprayer owner doing a hose repair in a slow week, the farm mechanic who keeps a spare fitting in the truck, and anyone who wants the sprayer running again without a new pump or tank.

At a glance

How to use it

1. Shut off the pump and relieve the pressure in the line before you disconnect anything.
2. Unscrew the old fitting, then clean the threads and check the hose for cuts or cracks.
3. Wrap the male threads with thread tape if the sprayer's manual calls for it, and turn the elbow in by hand before you use a wrench.
4. Push the hose over the barb and secure it with a clamp.
5. Run clean water through the system and check for leaks before you spray any solution.

Good to know

• Snug the fitting firmly, but don't overtighten polypropylene, which can crack.
• Match the thread and hose size to the elbow you are replacing before you order.
• Keep a spare on the shelf so a leak doesn't stop a spraying day.
• Pair it with new hose clamps and a roll of thread tape, and keep both in the truck.
• Rinse the sprayer with clean water after each use, flush the lines, and drain it before a freeze.

About FIMCO

FIMCO Industries is headquartered in North Sioux City, South Dakota. For more than 60 years the company has built sprayers for every application, from home owner models to agricultural field sprayers.

Keep the replacement on hand for the next hose-barb repair.