What diameter braided nylon tube to use with a 1" barb

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I'm trying to plumb a sump with limited room (can't hard plumb all of it). I have a 1" barb I'm trying to connect with braided nylon tubing. Should I use a 1" braided tube or 3/4" tube? It's been a while since I plumbed a tank, but I recall using a smaller diameter tube, heating it and forcing it on the barb for a tighter fit. I did try to do this with a 3/4" braided tube but I really couldn't get it all the way on the barb.

So, is it OK to use a 1" braided tube (with a clamp) or will I have a potential issue with leaking? I guess I can always try a 3/4" nonbraided nylon tube (which I should be able to force onto the barb).

Any thoughts on the best route to go would be appreciated.
 
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I'm trying to plumb a sump with limited room (can't hard plumb all of it). I have a 1" barb I'm trying to connect with braided nylon tubing. Should I use a 1" braided tube or 3/4" tube? It's been a while since I plumbed a tank, but I recall using a smaller diameter tube, heating it and forcing it on the bard for a tighter fit. I did try to do this with a 3/4" braided tube but I really couldn't get it all the way on the barb.

So, is it OK to use a 1" braided tube (with a clamp) or will I have a potential issue with leaking? I guess I can always try a 3/4" nonbraided nylon tube (which I should be able to force onto the barb).

Any thoughts on the best route to go would be appreciated.
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This is what the 3/4” looks like.
 

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