Midland Industries 707002-0804 Brass Hose Barb Adapter

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 707002-0804 is a rigid hose barb adapter made from lead-free brass for connecting a 1/2-inch hose barb to a 1/4-inch female pipe thread (FPT) port. This fitting transitions a barbed hose connection to a threaded female fitting in a single compact body. It measures 1.66 inches in length with a 0.62-inch hex for wrench engagement. Rated to 150 psi maximum operating pressure and suitable across a temperature range of -40 to 160 degrees F, this adapter suits demanding fluid-handling applications in plumbing, HVAC, and related mechanical systems. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this type of fitting in low-pressure water, gas-adjacent, and fluid-transfer assemblies.

This adapter is used in residential and light commercial plumbing and HVAC applications where a barbed hose connection must mate to a female-threaded port. The barb end accepts a 1/2-inch hose secured with a hose clamp, similar-type clamp, or crimped ferrule. The 1/4-inch FPT end threads into a standard female pipe fitting or manifold port. Its lead-free brass construction makes it appropriate for potable water systems subject to lead-free compliance requirements under state and federal plumbing codes.

Key Features

• 1/2-inch hose barb inlet transitions to 1/4-inch FPT outlet in a single rigid body
• Lead-free brass construction meets lead-free compliance requirements for potable water applications
• Rated to 150 psi maximum operating pressure
• Operating temperature range of -40 to 160 degrees F
• 0.62-inch hex allows standard wrench installation
• Compatible with hose clamps, similar-type clamps, or crimped ferrules at the barb end

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for systems using 1/2-inch barbed hose connections mating to 1/4-inch female pipe thread ports. The barb end is compatible with hose clamp, similar-type clamp, or crimped ferrule retention methods.

Installation Notes

A licensed plumber or qualified pipefitter should install this fitting in systems governed by applicable plumbing codes such as the IPC or local jurisdiction requirements. Shut off and depressurize the fluid system completely before making or breaking any fitting connection. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to the FPT threads per standard practice, and use a wrench on the hex only - do not grip the barb body. Verify the hose clamp or ferrule is seated and torqued per the clamp manufacturer's specification before returning the system to service.