{"product_id":"rain-bird-sbe-m-npt-x-1-2-in-barb-elbow-1-2-or-3-4-in-inlet","title":"Rain Bird SBE M NPT x 1\/2 in. Barb Elbow, 1\/2 or 3\/4 in. Inlet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 90-degree fitting that turns a buried PVC manifold or PE supply line into a side-port drip outlet without an extra trip to the truck. Rain Bird’s SBE-series barb elbow has male NPT threads on one leg (1\/2″ or 3\/4″, depending on the variant) and a 1\/2″ insert barb on the other — thread it into a tee, coupler, or PE insert fitting, slide 1\/2″ poly tubing onto the barb, and clamp it down. Glass-filled engineering plastic body takes the trench abuse that breaks cheaper imported elbows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Installers Pick the SBE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale NPT to 1\/2″ barb in a single fitting — eliminates the male-MIPT adapter plus barb fitting stack that adds two leak points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90° geometry — runs the lateral tubing up and out of the trench at right angles to the supply line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2″ barb size matches industry-standard 1\/2″ drip and lateral poly tubing (.700″ OD class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass-filled plastic body — resilient to UV, soil chemistry, and freeze-thaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain Bird quality control — consistent barb OD batch-to-batch (no surprise loose-fit clamps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Oetiker stainless 1-ear clamps, worm-drive clamps, or the standard Rain Bird SBE-clamp on the barb side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePick Your Inlet Thread\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2 in. (SBE050)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1\/2″ male NPT into a 1\/2″ female-threaded tee, coupler, or supply fitting. The right pick for most residential drip manifolds and 1\/2″ supply laterals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/4 in. (SBE075)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3\/4″ male NPT into a 3\/4″ female-threaded fitting. Use when stepping down off a 3\/4″ main into a 1\/2″ drip lateral, or when the supply tee on the manifold is 3\/4″.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth versions deliver the SAME 1\/2″ barb on the outlet side — only the inlet thread size differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Shines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip irrigation manifold builds — pop the SBE into the manifold tee, run 1\/2″ poly to each plant or emitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed and shrub zone laterals — transition from a buried PVC main to a surface-laid 1\/2″ drip line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService-call patches — replace failed import barbs that lost their barb ridges or cracked at the thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation drip kits and Xerigation installs where every leak point matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel numbers: SBE050 (1\/2″ MPT) and SBE075 (3\/4″ MPT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlet thread: 1\/2″ or 3\/4″ Male NPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlet: 1\/2″ insert barb — fits 1\/2″ nominal poly drip tubing (.700″ OD class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: 90° elbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody material: Glass-filled engineering plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended clamp: Oetiker 1-ear stainless or equivalent worm-drive (sized to 16–18 mm closing range for the 1\/2″ barb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Buried or surface, residential \/ light commercial irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate weight: 1 lb per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Rain Bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap the male NPT threads with 2–3 layers of PTFE tape (or use approved pipe-thread sealant); hand-tight plus a quarter turn with a wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the clamp over the poly tubing BEFORE pushing the tube onto the barb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the tubing fully home onto the barb — the last barb ridge should be fully covered by tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the clamp over the barb body and crimp \/ tighten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure-test the fitting before backfilling the trench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s for the count you need, or order ahead for the next install.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rain Bird","offers":[{"title":"1\/2\"","offer_id":54139217281316,"sku":"50985","price":0.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4\"","offer_id":54139217314084,"sku":"50986","price":0.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/rainbird-sbe-mpt-barb-elbow_884bd401-6cf1-4afd-a546-7c4298706179.png?v=1780333523","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/rain-bird-sbe-m-npt-x-1-2-in-barb-elbow-1-2-or-3-4-in-inlet","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}