How it connects
Push the hose end firmly into the rubber cuff until its corrugated section is flush. The rubber provides a tight friction fit; the instructions suggest soapy water or hand lotion to ease insertion.
Male and female halves
Female describes the receiving cuff on the diverter; the inserted hose end is the mating male member. These are descriptive genders, not threaded fitting designations.
Usually connects to
- EarthMinded FlexiFit fill hose FRN-054
- 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) bilge hose, allowed as a replacement by the manufacturer
Common sizes
- Documented for a nominal 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) fill/bilge hose. Exact cuff bore, tolerances and engagement depth are not specified. The 2-1/8 inch dimension is the downspout mounting hole, not the hose port.
Where it is used
Rain-barrel downspout diversionRainwater harvesting
How to recognise it
Identify the hose-receiving cuff on the FlexiFit diverter, opposite its rainwater collection section. Confirm compatibility using the FlexiFit fill hose and the instruction to insert until the corrugations sit flush; appearance alone does not establish an exact fit.
Often confused with
| Confused with | How to tell them apart |
|---|---|
| FlexiFit fill hose seal | The separate FRN-043 seal mounts in a 1-1/2 inch barrel hole; this target is the receiving cuff built into the diverter. |
| Threaded hose coupling | The documented joint is assembled by straight insertion until flush, rather than screwing a coupling together. |
Also called
FlexiFit diverter cuff endFlexi-Fit hose socket
Good to know
FlexiFit is a branded system, not a published dimensional interface standard found here. The initial 32 mm bore and 20 mm engagement were estimates and remain unverified. The maker explicitly permits 32 mm bilge hose, so compatibility should not be described as exclusively proprietary. Selected images include the cuff and mating hose; the inlet seal is a separate component.
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