Anderson Metals Corp 717002-0604 Brass Barb Insert

Product Description

The ANDERSON METALS CORP 717002-0604 is a brass barb insert fitting designed to connect flexible hose to female pipe thread ports in plumbing, HVAC, and fluid-handling systems. It features a 3/8 inch hose ID barb on one end and a 1/4 inch female pipe thread (FPT) on the other. Constructed from lead-free brass, this fitting meets the requirements of Public Law 111-380, making it suitable for potable water and other applications where lead-free compliance is required. Licensed plumbers and HVAC technicians use this type of fitting when transitioning between flexible hose and threaded pipe connections in residential and light commercial installations.

This barb insert is appropriate for residential and light commercial plumbing, hydronic systems, and HVAC fluid circuits where a 3/8 inch ID hose must terminate at a 1/4 inch female pipe thread port. The fitting is packaged on a card and sold in units of 10, making it practical for service trucks and supply stocking. Typical applications include water supply connections, condensate drain fittings, and low-pressure fluid transfer lines where a secure barb-to-thread transition is required.

Key Features

• 3/8 inch hose ID barb end for secure hose retention without a separate clamp in low-pressure service
• 1/4 inch female pipe thread (FPT) connection for direct engagement with male-threaded ports
• Lead-free brass construction compliant with Public Law 111-380 for potable water applications
• Carded retail packaging, sold in a package quantity of 10
• Brass material provides corrosion resistance in water and low-pressure fluid service

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fitting for residential and light commercial plumbing and HVAC systems requiring a 3/8 inch hose ID to 1/4 inch female pipe thread barb insert transition.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber or qualified HVAC technician. Shut off the water supply or drain the system before removing or installing any fitting. Apply thread sealant tape or pipe dope to the male threads that will engage the FPT end in accordance with IPC and local plumbing code requirements. Secure the hose over the barb end with an appropriate clamp for pressurized or vibration-prone lines.