Tape Starter - 16MM is used to connect 16 mm drip tapes to the 16 mm LDPE plain lateral.it comes with barbed connections on one end and a leak proof to ring fit on the other end.uv stablized,high quality.constructed of durable sunburn-resistant and chemical corrosion resistant materials to assure long-term usage.Constructed of highly durable UV and made of high quality plastic. Can be reused in indoors as well as outdoors.