Park QC 1" Female Union X Hose Barb

The Pentair Park Quick Connect 1" Female Union x Hose Barb is a versatile manifold fitting built for exchange tank water-treatment systems. It combines a 1-inch female union quick-connect end with a 1-inch hose barb, giving you a single component that joins flexible tubing to a quick-connect manifold while the union feature allows the connection to be broken and remade cleanly during service.

The female union design is what sets this fitting apart from a simple barb connector. Unions permit a section of plumbing to be disconnected and reassembled without disturbing the rest of the manifold, which is invaluable in tank-exchange programs where treatment tanks are routinely rotated out and replaced. Combined with Park's tool-free quick-connect action, it keeps service calls fast and connections dependable, allowing a technician to isolate just the part of the assembly that needs attention.

• Pentair Park manifold quick-connect fitting
• 1" female union quick connect for serviceable connections
• 1" hose barb for flexible tubing
• Tool-free connect and disconnect
• Designed specifically for exchange tanks
• Lightweight at about 0.10 lbs each

The hose barb end secures reinforced tubing, typically with a clamp, while the female union end mates with the corresponding male quick-connect components in the Park family. This makes the fitting a key element when assembling or repairing the flow paths of exchange-tank deionization and softening systems, particularly at junctions that need to be opened periodically. As part of Pentair's standardized Park manifold line, it integrates seamlessly with other quick-connect adapters and barbs, so you can build flexible, serviceable layouts to match almost any tank arrangement. The union joint also makes future maintenance simpler, since components can be separated without cutting tubing or disturbing adjacent connections. Offering reliable, efficient service connections for portable water-treatment installations, the Pentair Park 1" Female Union x Hose Barb is a smart choice for any exchange-tank manifold.

For a dependable connection, seat the tubing fully on the barb and secure it with a suitable clamp, then make sure the union end is properly engaged before pressurizing. As a standardized Park component, it is easy to source and stock, helping your exchange-tank service program stay equipped with the serviceable, leak-resistant connectors it relies on. Versatile and serviceable, it is a smart addition to any portable treatment manifold.