Quote Originally Posted by exe163 View Post
I don't know about you but I find it a pain in the ass trying to get 7/16 masterkleer over plastic swifty 1/2" barbs.
Using a lubricant that is water soluble, such as KY jelly, makes it a lot easier to get the 7/16" hose on the 1/2" barbs.

Another method is to put the end of the tube in boiling water for a bit then slide it on the barb.

It's a lot easier to deal with than you would think....