Description
Overview:
The Brass Hexagon 3/8" BSP Female Nut and 3/8" Hose Tail Fitting (MPN 242 038) is a compact adaptor for joining a hose to a threaded port. Machined from solid brass for durability and corrosion resistance, it features a 3/8" (approx. 9.5 mm) BSP female nut and a matching 3/8" (approx. 9.5 mm) barbed hose tail. A flat seat and included leather sealing washer provide a dependable, leak‐resistant seal when tightened against a flat mating face. The hexagon body allows easy tightening with a standard spanner. Suitable for water, air and other non‐aggressive fluids, it is commonly used on plumbing lines, tanks, valves, pumps and workshop equipment across residential, commercial, and site environments where a secure hose connection is required.
Key Features:
- Solid brass construction for longevity and corrosion resistance
- 3/8" BSP female nut (approx. 9.5 mm nominal size) for threaded ports
- 3/8" (approx. 9.5 mm) barbed hose tail for secure hose grip
- Flat seat with leather sealing washer for a reliable, leak‐resistant joint
- Hexagon body for positive spanner grip in tight spaces
- Smooth internal bore to help maintain flow rate
- Suits water, air and other non‐aggressive media commonly used on site
- Works indoors and outdoors; robust for trade and DIY use
- Simple to fit with standard hand tools; commonly used with a hose clip
- Compact form factor for use on valves, manifolds, tanks and pumps
Typical Applications:
Connecting a hose to 3/8" (approx. 9.5 mm) BSP threaded outlets on taps, valves, manifolds, tanks, compressors and pumps. Useful on site standpipes, irrigation lines, pressure or transfer pumps, workshop air and water lines, and general plumbing where a flat‐seat female BSP to hose connection is needed.
Also known as:
3/8" BSP female to hose barb adaptor, hose tail coupling, barbed connector, BSP female hose adaptor, flat‐seat hose tail fitting, hex nut hose tail, 3/8" BSPP female to 3/8" hose tail, brass hose connector, hose tail union.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 242 038 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Size | 3/8" BSP x 3/8" Tail |
| Key Features | - Solid brass for durability and corrosion resistance - 3/8" BSP female nut for threaded ports - 3/8" barbed hose tail for secure grip - Flat seat with leather washer for leak resistance - Hexagon body allows easy spanner tightening |


