Elkhart Products FA-38 Female Adapter 3/8 Inch Copper

Product Description

The ELKHART PRODUCTS FA-38 is a wrot copper female adapter designed for sweat-solder connections in residential and commercial plumbing systems. Sized at 3/8 inch, it transitions from a copper tube end (C) to a female threaded fitting (F), allowing a soldered copper line to connect to a male-threaded component. At 0.053 pounds, the fitting is lightweight and compact, measuring 0.84 x 0.97 x 0.78 inches. Wrot copper construction ensures consistent wall thickness and a clean surface ideal for reliable solder joints. This is a standard stock fitting used daily by plumbers in water supply, refrigeration, and hydronic piping applications.

This adapter is suited for 3/8 inch copper tube installations where a transition to female threads is required. Common install scenarios include water supply stub-outs, fixture supply connections, and equipment hookups where a threaded male fitting must mate to a sweated copper line. The C x F configuration makes it straightforward to integrate into new construction or retrofit work without additional adapters or unions.

Key Features

• Wrot copper construction for consistent wall thickness and clean solder bonding surfaces
• C x F connection — sweat one end, thread the other to a male-threaded fitting
• 3/8 inch size fits standard 3/8 inch copper tubing
• Compact footprint: 0.84 x 0.97 x 0.78 inches
• Lightweight at 0.053 pounds — minimal load on small-diameter lines

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-use fitting for 3/8 inch copper tube plumbing systems using solder-type (sweat) connections.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber using standard sweat-solder tools including a torch, flux, and lead-free solder per applicable plumbing codes such as the IPC. Shut off the water supply and fully drain the line before soldering to prevent steam formation inside the fitting. Allow the joint to cool completely before restoring pressure. Do not over-tighten the threaded female end — hand-start the mating male fitting before applying wrench pressure.

Technical Specifications

• Size: 3/8 inches
• Material: Copper (Wrot)
• Connection Type: C x F (Copper Sweat x Female Thread)
• Join Method: Solder
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 0.84 x 0.97 x 0.78 inches
• Weight: 0.053 pounds
• Product Line: Wrot
• Model: 103
• UPC: 683264301207

Standard Information

• Brand: ELKHART PRODUCTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: FA-38