Search  for anything...

Anderson Metals-04048-0304 Brass Tube Fitting, Half-Union, 3/16" Flare x 1/4" Male Pipe

  • Based on 1,815 reviews
Condition: New
Checking for product changes

Buy Now, Pay Later


As low as $3 / mo
  • – 4-month term
  • – No impact on credit
  • – Instant approval decision
  • – Secure and straightforward checkout

Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout. Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, PayTomorrow, Affirm, Afterpay, Apple Pay, and PayPal. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Selected Option

Free shipping on this product

This item is eligible for return within 30 days of receipt

To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.


Availability: Only 5 left in stock, order soon!
Fulfilled by Amazon

Arrives Thursday, Dec 26
Order within 14 hours and 6 minutes
Available payment plans shown during checkout

Size: 3/16" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male


Features

  • Half union for connecting and disconnecting two tubes more easily than with a coupling
  • 45-degree flare head tube connection on one side and a male NPT connection on the other
  • Brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability
  • Operating temperature range of -65 to +250 degrees F
  • Resists mechanical pullout for a more secure connection
  • These fittings contain lead and are not allowed by federal law to be installed for potable water use in the U.S.A. and its territories.

Description

This Anderson Metals half union compression tube fitting is made of brass, has a flared tube connection and a male NPT connection, and is suitable for use with fuel and gas systems. It is made of brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability. This fitting can be used with copper, brass, aluminum, or steel tubing to connect and disconnect two tubes more easily than with a coupling. It has a flared tube connection on one end and a male National Pipe Taper (NPT) connection on the other for connecting to a female NPT threaded tube, creating a tighter seal than straight threads. This fitting is part of an assembly that resists mechanical pullout for a more secure connection, and can be assembled and reassembled without affecting the seal. This half union compression tube fitting has an operating temperature range of -65 to +250 degrees F and is suitable for use with fuel and gas systems, plumbing, refrigeration, and vacuum applications.Tube fittings are components used for connecting, branching, terminating, and changing the direction of tubing in pneumatic and hydraulic systems. They are made of brass, stainless steel, PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), and other materials that resist corrosion and wear. Tube fittings have various types of connections, including threaded, welded, barbed, and push-to-connect (also called one-touch). Push-to-connect connections do not require tools or sealants. Tube fittings are used in various applications, including machine tools, airplane and truck controls, and automated production lines, among others.Anderson Metals manufactures brass fittings, valves, and pipe nipples. The company, founded in 1951, is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches; 0.8 Ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 04048-0304


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2011


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Anderson Metals


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S. International Shipping This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S. Learn More


Best Sellers Rank: #3,264 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #10 in Pipe Fittings (Industrial & Scientific)


#10 in Pipe Fittings (Industrial & Scientific):


Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,815 ratings


Frequently asked questions

If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Thursday, Dec 26

Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

  • Klarna Financing
  • Affirm Pay in 4
  • Affirm Financing
  • Afterpay Financing
  • PayTomorrow Financing
  • Financing through Apple Pay
Leasing options through Acima may also be available during checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Top Amazon Reviews


  • Perfect for modifying my Camp Chef "Mountain Series" camp stove
Size: 3/8" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male
I used this fitting to modify my factory Camp Chef "Mountain Series" propane-supply connector. The original Camp Chef connector incorporates a 17-psig regulator that connects only to disposable 1-lb propane canisters. In addition, it requires extra space to the right side of the stove for the canister and angled tube - it's a rather clunky arrangement in my opinion. Consequently, I cut off the (proprietary) Camp Chef connector from the tube, and built an adapter using a Swagelok 5/16"-tube to 1/4" FPT fitting along with the 1/4"-MPT to 3/8" male flare fitting sold here. This allowed me to connect directly to a standard bulk-propane hose (using an adjustable 0-30 psig regulator). This new arrangement is an unmitigated success. BTW, I saw on here some complaints from a couple other users that the flare threads for this adapter are somehow cut improperly. This was NOT at all my experience - the part mates perfectly with the 3/8 female flare on my tank hose. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022 by Brother Gump

  • Whoever thought to make this, thank you.
Size: 3/8" Flare x 1/8" NPT Male
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! You saved my Weber grill. Thank you!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022 by gg

  • Brass Fitting
Size: 3/8" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male
Long story short I needed one of these.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022 by Hunter C. Petrucci

  • Perfect adapter for my quick connect
Size: 3/8" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male
Used to quick connect hose to propane fire pit. Just the right piece.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022 by Amazon Customer

  • Quality products
Size: 3/8" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male
Great product and a great deal
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022 by Eldridge C.

  • Gas fittings
Size: 3/8" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male
Works as designed for.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2022 by DKU

  • Solid
Size: 5/16" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male
It's a solid piece of brass that has the right sizes on it. He worked well but the threads were a little different than my hose which is what attaches to Freon bottles, but I made it work.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022 by Mike & Taylor

  • Nice quality and packaging
Size: 3/8" Flare x 1/8" NPT Male
I actually ordered this one in the wrong size but the return process was effortless. I did get the correct size afterwards. Both were nice quality and packaging.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021 by James Rodgers

Can't find a product?

Find it on Amazon first, then paste the link below.