Raindrip 1/4 Barbed Tee, Double Barbed Connector
Small-bore drip runs often need one more branch, and a tee is the simplest way to add it. This Raindrip fitting is the 1/4 in double barbed tee, model 307050B, sold here as a single piece. All three ends carry barbs, so each one pushes inside a length of 1/4 in tubing. Water entering one end leaves through the other two, turning one line into two branches. In hydroponic setups, that split can carry feed to separate buckets or reservoirs from one supply. In drip layouts, it extends a run to an extra pot, stake or emitter without a larger manifold. Because the barbs sit inside the tube, the joint stays slim and lies flat along a bench or tray. The compact body keeps tubing tidy in tight grow spaces where bulky fittings would get in the way. It also serves as a quick repair part when a damaged section needs to be cut out and rejoined with a branch. Single pieces cover small jobs without leftovers.
Fitting the Tee to 1/4 Inch Tubing
Cut the line square with a sharp blade so the end seats evenly over the barb. Push each tube end onto a barb until it passes the last ridge and sits snug against the body. Tubing that feels stiff slides on more easily after a short soak in warm water or a few minutes in the sun. Work one leg at a time, holding the tee firmly so the other two connections stay seated. Route the two outlet legs toward their destinations before trimming them to final length. Run water through the new branch and check each joint for drips on the first cycle. If a joint weeps, pull the tube off, trim a fresh square end and press it back on. Keep a few spare tees on hand for adding plants as a garden or grow room expands. Combined with matching tubing, emitters and stakes, the tee keeps a layout modular and easy to change. Label branch lines at the tee so each run can be traced quickly during maintenance.
Key Features
- Double barbed tee: Barbs on all three ends.
- 1/4 in size: Fits 1/4 in drip and micro tubing.
- Two-way split: One feed line becomes two branches.
- Compact body: Keeps runs tidy in tight spaces.
- Repair friendly: Rejoin a cut line with a new branch.
- Sold singly: Get exactly the count needed.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Raindrip |
| Model | 307050B |
| Type | Double barbed tee |
| Connection | Barbed, all three ends |
| Tubing Size | 1/4 in |
| Quantity | Single piece |