Metal hose fittings have better durability than plastic barbed hose fittings.

Also known as ball-seat hose nipples, these fittings consist of a barbed shaft with a rounded end that sits inside a female threaded nut. When mated with a male threaded fitting, the rounded end presses tightly against the inside of the male threads for a better seal than a single-piece fitting. Once assembled, insert the barbed end into hose and secure with a clamp or a crimp-on hose ferrule.

The nickel plating on these fittings provides better corrosion resistance than unplated brass fittings.

Barbs grip onto tubing.