Midland Industries 20853P Hose Stem Adapter Fitting

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 20853P is a push-on hose stem to hose barb adapter fitting made from polypropylene. It transitions a 1/4-inch push-on hose stem connection on one end to a 3/16-inch hose barbed connection on the other. This type of adapter is used in low-pressure fluid and air tubing systems where two different hose or tube sizes need to be joined. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and general mechanical contractors install fittings like this when routing small-diameter tubing through equipment panels, condensate lines, or process fluid circuits.

The 20853P fits into plastic push-in fitting applications and belongs to the tube-to-hose stem product family. It is suited for residential and light commercial installations where polypropylene construction is appropriate for the fluid media and operating environment. Typical uses include HVAC condensate drain assemblies, equipment cooling circuits, and general-purpose tubing runs requiring a reduction from a push-on stem to a barbed hose connection.

Key Features

• 1/4-inch push-on hose stem on end one for secure snap-fit tubing connections
• 3/16-inch hose barb on end two for barbed-style hose retention
• Polypropylene construction offers resistance to moisture and many common fluids
• Compact, lightweight design at 0.01 pounds
• Part of the Plastic Push-In fitting category for easy integration into existing plastic tubing systems

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fitting for plastic push-in tube-to-hose stem applications in residential and light commercial fluid handling systems.

Installation Notes

This fitting is typically installed by HVAC technicians or plumbers during tubing assembly or repair. Depressurize and drain any fluid system before removing or installing fittings. Ensure the push-on stem end is fully seated in the mating connector and that the hose barb end is secured with an appropriate clamp or retainer suitable for the hose and operating pressure. Follow all applicable local plumbing and mechanical codes for the intended fluid service.