Posted 3/16/2016 20:30 (#5180754 - in reply to #5180161) Subject: RE: 3" hose barbs
I use a hand held butane torch to heat the hose & Fluid Film on the barb. Just heat the hose enough to get it warm, not hot, and usually will slide right on. Heat also lets you get the hose clamps, T- clamps, tighter.