Midland Industries Brass Fittings

Overview

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 73985 is a lead-free brass hose mender designed to rejoin sections of hose that have been cut, cracked, or damaged. It features a barbed connection on each end, accepting 1-1/4 inch hose on both sides for a straight, inline repair. The barbed profile bites into the hose interior when the hose is pushed on and clamped, creating a secure, leak-resistant joint. This fitting is suited for plumbing, irrigation, pool and spa, and general fluid-transfer applications where hose integrity needs to be restored without replacing the full run. The 73985 is used in residential and light commercial settings wherever 1-1/4 inch flexible hose is employed. Common applications include garden and irrigation hose repair, pool and spa plumbing lines, and general water-transfer systems. Plumbers, irrigation technicians, and pool service professionals install this fitting as a quick, reliable repair solution. The lead-free brass construction makes it appropriate for potable water systems where material compliance is required. Key Features Lead-free brass construction suitable for potable water applications 1-1/4 inch hose barbed connection on both ends for inline hose repair Barbed profile provides secure grip when used with hose clamps Straight mender configuration for direct, end-to-end hose joining Compatible with standard flexible hose used in irrigation, pool, and plumbing systems Compatibility Designed as an OEM-style replacement and repair fitting for flexible hose…