Midland Industries LF29F-68 Rigid Hose Barb Adapter Brass

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES LF29F-68 is a lead-free brass rigid adapter designed to connect a 3/8-inch hose barb to a 1/2-inch female pipe thread (FPT) fitting. Built from lead-free brass, this adapter meets requirements for potable water and plumbing applications where lead-free materials are mandated. It features a 0.93-inch hex for wrench engagement and measures 1.72 inches in length. Rated to 150 psi maximum operating pressure and suitable for service from -40 to 160 degrees F, this fitting handles a broad range of fluid and gas line applications. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and pipefitters install this adapter where a hose-side connection must transition to a threaded female port.

This adapter is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC, and fluid transfer systems. The barb end accepts a hose secured with a hose clamp, similar-type clamp, or a crimped ferrule, giving installers flexibility in termination method. Its compact profile makes it practical in tight spaces where a rigid, leak-resistant transition between flexible hose and a threaded female fitting is required.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass construction suitable for potable water and code-compliant plumbing installations
• 3/8-inch hose barb x 1/2-inch FPT connection configuration
• 150 psi maximum operating pressure
• Operating temperature range of -40 to 160 degrees F
• 0.93-inch hex allows standard wrench installation
• Compatible with hose clamp, similar-type clamp, or crimped ferrule termination

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit adapter for systems requiring a 3/8-inch hose barb to 1/2-inch FPT transition in lead-free brass construction.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified technician in accordance with local plumbing codes and IPC requirements. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before installing or removing any fitting. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to the FPT threads and tighten to hand-tight plus wrench snug using the hex flats - do not overtighten brass fittings. Secure the hose end with an appropriate clamp or crimped ferrule per the hose manufacturer's specification.