White Water Line Tee with Side Barb

Product Overview

This white tee with a side barb is the fitting used to tap a small hose off the main poultry water line. The main sleeve runs 5.8 cm through the tee body, and the overall height reaches 4.5 cm down to the barbed outlet. At 6 g per piece, it is light enough to hang from the main line without extra support, yet the barb gives a firm grip on the branch hose.

The design suits farms that need a small side takeoff, for example to feed a short branch line to an extra nipple row, a pressure gauge point or a small drinker zone that does not need a full tee junction. The translucent white body matches the rest of the white series on the supply line, and the barbed end makes hose connection quick and tool-free.

Key Features and Benefits

• Side barb takeoff - branches a small hose off the main line without cutting and rebuilding a full tee junction.
• 5.8 cm through-body - long enough to hold both main pipe ends securely along the row.
• Barbed outlet - grips flexible branch hose by friction once pushed fully home onto the barb.
• Translucent white plastic - shows water flow and trapped air during line inspection walks.
• Light 6 g weight - adds little load to the suspended main supply pipe and its lifting cables.
• Quick retrofit part - lets farmers add a small branch line to an existing overhead pipe without downtime.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: white water line tee with side barb
• Through-body length: 5.8 cm
• Overall height: 4.5 cm
• Net weight: 6 g
• Outlet style: barbed branch outlet
• Material: translucent white engineering plastic

Materials and Quality

The tee is molded in translucent white plastic chosen for drinking-water contact and humid poultry house air. The through-ports are formed to grip the main pipe by friction, while the barb is shaped with gripping edges that hold the branch hose securely even when the line is lifted and lowered. Wall thickness is kept even so the body does not crack under repeated movement.

Each piece is checked for complete molding and clean openings before packing, and the same mold standard is kept for repeat orders. The translucent material also lets staff watch for small leaks or air bubbles at the side outlet during routine row inspections.

The barb on the side outlet is sized to match the flexible branch hoses commonly used on poultry drinker lines, so no reducing adapter is needed between the tee and the branch hose.

How to Use and Maintain

Cut the main pipe where the branch is needed, push both ends into the through-ports until they seat, then push the branch hose onto the barb until it reaches the shoulder. Add a support clip near the tee so the main line weight does not hang on the barb joint.

During routine flushing, run water through the side outlet and watch for weeping; if the branch hose slips, reseat it or add a small hose clip. Keep spare tees in the farm toolbox for quick branch additions during retrofit work between flocks.

When a branch hose is fed to a new nipple row, fix the branch route with the same support clips used on the main line, so the side barb does not carry the weight of the new hose run by itself. When fitting the barb, mark the hose at the correct insertion depth before pushing, so every takeoff on the row goes in to the same stop.

Applications

This tee is used on layer houses, broiler houses and breeder farms where a small side hose must leave the main overhead line, for example to feed an extra nipple row or a small drinker zone at the edge of the house.

It is also a popular retrofit part because farmers often decide to add one more row of drinkers after the main line is already installed. Instead of rebuilding the whole junction, a single side-barb tee creates the takeoff point. Distributors stock it together with couplings and elbows so small extensions can be built from one delivery. It also pairs with the small red 8 mm tees when a new quarantine pen needs a short branch off the main line.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding, drinking and breeding equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this tee, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the side barb used for?

The barb accepts a flexible branch hose, letting you take a small water off-tap from the main rigid supply line without rebuilding the junction.

Q2: Do I need a hose clip on the barb?

The barb grips by friction once the hose is fully pushed on; a small clip can be added for extra security on frequently lifted sections.

Q3: Can it be rotated during installation?

Yes, the tee can be turned so the barb points in the direction the branch hose needs to run along the row. Lock the position by seating the through-pipe fully after rotation, so the tee does not wander during line lifting.

Q4: Is the body safe for drinking water?

Yes, it is molded from the same drinking-water-safe plastic used across our poultry drinking line range. If you plan to carry medication through the branch hose, flush the side line after each treatment to keep the barb bore open.