Reattach and Wire Reinforce

What happens here

To ensure a tight seal and facilitate easy reattachment, apply a small amount of water to the barbed end of the fitting; this acts as a lubricant. Then, carefully push the healthy, freshly cut end of the blue inner hose onto the barbed fitting. It's important to push the hose all the way up, past the raised 'nub' or rings on the fitting, to ensure a secure, leak-proof connection. Once the hose is fully seated, take a piece of 18-gauge single-strand copper wire. Wrap this wire tightly and securely around the hose just after the 'nub' on the barbed fitting, effectively creating a new crimp. Use pliers to pull the wire taut and twist the ends together to secure it, then trim any excess wire. This reinforcement prevents the hose from pulling off the fitting under water pressure.

Goal: Securely connect the hose to the barbed fitting