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A connector system that is useful for attaching a flexible hose assembly to PEX pipe produced by either the Engle or Silane process. One embodiment relates to a connector system using a nipple in combination with either an expandable PEX ring or a compression ring and threaded nut. The nipple has on

A connector system that is useful for attaching a flexible hose assembly to PEX pipe produced by either the Engle or Silane process. One embodiment relates to a connector system using a nipple in combination with either an expandable PEX ring or a compression ring and threaded nut. The nipple has on one end a hose barb that is attachable to a flexible hose segment and on the other end a male connector attachable to a PEX supply pipe. Another embodiment relates to a flexible hose assembly comprising a flexible hose segment and at least one connector system comprising a nipple attached to one end of the hose segment in combination with either an expandable PEX ring or a compression ring and nut for securing the end of the nipple opposite the hose segment to a PEX pipe.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A flexible hose assembly comprising at least one end fitting further comprising a connector system useful for connecting an end of a flexible hose segment to a PEX fluid supply line, the system comprising a nipple having a continuous longitudinal bore, a first barbed end insertable

[ We claim:] [1.] A flexible hose assembly comprising at least one end fitting further comprising a connector system useful for connecting an end of a flexible hose segment to a PEX fluid supply line, the system comprising a nipple having a continuous longitudinal bore, a first barbed end insertable into and crimped by a first metal crimp ring to the flexible hose segment, a second barbed end insertable into and attachable to the PEX fluid supply line, and an annular flange disposed between the first and second barbed ends, said flange having an outside diameter greater than the inside diameter of the hose and greater than the inside diameter to the PEX supply line, in combination with a second metal crimp ring for securing the PEX fluid supply line around the second barbed end.