Abstract: A gasketless connector for connecting a first tubular member having a flared end portion to a second tubular member. The connector member is provided with a substantially domical body portion having inner and outer surfaces and first and second side portions, a first tubular portion extending in a first direction from the first side of the domical portion and a second tubular portion extending in a second direction from the second side of the substantially domical portion. The first tubular portion is disposed for extending into the first tubular member for abutting relation of the flared surface of the first tubular member with the outer surface of the first side of the domical portion. The second tubular portion is disposed for secured relation with the second tubular member.