Rain Bird SBA050 1/2-Inch Male NPT × Barb Straight Adapter
Brand: Rain Bird | SKU: SBA050
Product Overview
Connect compatible swing pipe to a 1/2-inch female NPT port in a straight line with the Rain Bird SBA050. The adapter has one male pipe-thread end and one spiral-barb end; it is useful where the connection can align without the turn of an elbow.
Key Features
- Acetal thermoplastic construction.
- Spiral-barb insertion into compatible swing pipe.
- No glue or clamps required on the swing-pipe barb connection.
- Selected shape provides the required straight, elbow or branch layout.
Common Uses
- Connecting a compatible swing-pipe run to a matching female NPT sprinkler or lateral fitting.
- Straight connections where an elbow would add an unnecessary direction change.
Technical Specifications
- Merchant SKU: SBA050; manufacturer model: SBA-050.
- Connection: 1/2-inch male NPT × 1/2-inch swing-pipe barb; straight adapter.
- Application: Rain Bird swing pipe / compatible SPX swing-pipe assemblies.
- Material: acetal thermoplastic.
- Maximum operating pressure: 80 psi.
- Maximum operating temperature: 110°F (43°C).
- Swing-pipe fitting; not for Rain Bird XF dripline or XBS blank drip tubing.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Confirm the tubing is compatible swing pipe before inserting the barb. A nominal 1/2-inch description alone does not establish compatibility with drip tubing, garden hose or other polyethylene pipe.
Cut the swing pipe cleanly, then twist the spiral barb into place. Do not use glue, primer or pipe dope on the fitting. Where an NPT end is present, mate it with the correct female pipe thread and follow the manufacturer’s thread-sealing guidance.
If cold tubing is difficult to assemble, allow it to warm in the sun. Do not heat it with a torch. Lay out the pipe without kinks, account for pressure loss and check the completed connection under operating pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SBA050 an elbow?
No. It is a straight adapter with one 1/2-inch male NPT end and one 1/2-inch swing-pipe barb.
What fits the threaded end?
A matching 1/2-inch female NPT port. The other end is a swing-pipe barb, not a pipe thread.
Can I use it with XF dripline or XBS tubing?
No. This is a swing-pipe fitting. Use the appropriate dripline or drip-tubing fittings for XF and XBS systems.
Why Buy from Big Frog Supply?
Choose SBA050 for a straight transition between a 1/2-inch female NPT port and compatible swing pipe. Its one threaded end and one spiral barb suit an aligned connection; choose an elbow instead when the pipe needs to leave the port at a right angle.
Merchant SKU: SBA050; manufacturer model: SBA-050.
Connection: 1/2-inch male NPT × 1/2-inch swing-pipe barb; straight adapter.
Application: Rain Bird swing pipe / compatible SPX swing-pipe assemblies.
Material: acetal thermoplastic.
Maximum operating pressure: 80 psi.
Maximum operating temperature: 110°F (43°C).
Swing-pipe fitting; not for Rain Bird XF dripline or XBS blank drip tubing.
