EarthMinded FlexiFit Rain-Barrel Hose Cuff

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

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.

From the Crafti Connection Guide: researched from manufacturer documentation and standards, organised by the Crafti team. Use it as a guide and check the manufacturer's specifications. How this guide is made · Report a correction