Anderson Metals 757002-0304 Barbed Hose Fitting 1/4 Npt

Product Description

The ANDERSON METALS 757002-0304 is a lead-free brass barbed hose fitting configured as a female connector. It transitions between a 1/4 inch NPT female thread and a 3/16 inch inside diameter hose barb, allowing a threaded port to accept flexible hose directly. The lead-free brass construction meets current potable water regulations, making it suitable for plumbing, HVAC condensate lines, and fluid-handling applications where material compliance is required. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and pipefitters install this type of fitting when a quick, secure hose-to-threaded-port connection is needed in tight or low-access areas.

This fitting is designed for low-pressure fluid transfer applications including HVAC condensate drain lines, potable water systems, and general plumbing fluid routing. The hose barb end accepts 3/16 inch ID flexible hose, while the female NPT end threads onto standard 1/4 inch male NPT ports. It is well-suited for residential and light commercial installations where compact inline connections are required.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass construction meets potable water compliance standards
• 1/4 inch female NPT thread connects to standard male NPT ports
• 3/16 inch ID hose barb end secures flexible tubing without additional fittings
• Hose barb x female NPT end configuration for direct hose-to-port transitions
• Compact form factor suited for installations with limited clearance

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or new-installation fitting for any system using 1/4 inch male NPT ports paired with 3/16 inch ID flexible hose in plumbing, HVAC, or fluid-handling assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified HVAC technician in accordance with applicable local plumbing codes and the IPC. Shut off the fluid supply and relieve any system pressure before removing or installing fittings. Apply thread sealant tape or compound to the NPT threads prior to assembly and hand-tighten before final wrench tightening. Secure the hose barb connection with an appropriate clamp to prevent hose pullout under pressure or vibration.