Out of all the ways to attach silicone tubing (sold HERE) to your FLEX we like quick connect ball lock fittings the most. The ease of connecting/disconnecting and cleaning is unmatched by standard hose barbs or cam locks. These fittings can easily be attached using one hand even with heavy brewing gloves.

The oversized barb (5/8" OD) is specially designed for our 1/2" silicone tubing. The larger size does two things:

1) It stretches the tubing over the barb creating a tight fit requiring no hose clamps.

2) The inside diameter of our barb is 1/2" compared to standard 1/2" barbs which have a smaller 3/8" size. This creates a full port design and will not restrict flow going through the barb.