The SPEEDAIRE - 6X427 is a valuable tool known as a "Barbed Hose Mender," operating as an accessory in the category of "Push On Hose Fittings". This equipment is essential for joining hoses together, designed to secure a connection between two hoses. This hose mender is made from Brass grade H59. The Brass grade H59 material has known corrosion-resistant properties and it has a specified temperature range tolerance. It's also engineered to maintain a maximum rated pressure of 250 psi at 70 F, denoting its proficiency to manage considerable pressure levels effectively. Key Features: Barb Size: 3/8 inch, indicating the diameter of the hose that can be used with this fitting. Fitting Connection Type: Hose Barb x Hose Barb, this is a dual-ended hose barb fitting, designed for connecting two hoses. Fitting Material: Produced from Brass x Brass. Brass is associated with durability and resistance to wear. Fitting Shape: Straight, it is designed for facilitating a straight-line flow path for liquids or gases. Fitting Size: 3/8 inch x 3/8 inch, which is the dimensional specification of the fitting, illustrating the size of the hose it can accommodate. For Hose I.D.: 3/8 inch, defining the diameter of the hose that can be attached inside. For Hose O.D.: 11/16 inch, indicating that the outside diameter of the hose fitting is 11/16 inch. The hose mender has male connections at both ends and is reusable, and it has a maximum rated pressure of 250 psi. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov -