Prior to inserting the connector 10 into the open end of the tube 14, a reinforcing agent 16, non homogenuously formed with the connector, is placed between each of {HEAD ~ the barbs} 12 of {TAIL ~ the connector} 10, as well as between the first end 22 of the connector 10 and the barb 12 closest to it 
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Prior to inserting the connector 10 into the open end of the tube 14 , a reinforcing agent 16 , non homogenuously formed with the connector , is placed between each of { HEAD ~ the barbs } 12 of { TAIL ~ the connector } 10 , as well as between the first end 22 of the connector 10 and the barb 12 closest to it
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