Parker 372HB-8-8PP Barbed Male Branch Tee 1/2 Inch Barb Npt

Product Description

The PARKER 372HB-8-8PP is a single-barb male branch tee fitting designed for use in fluid transfer and tubing systems. Manufactured from black polypropylene, it features a 1/2 inch barb connection and a 1/2 inch NPT male thread, allowing a branch line to tap off a main barbed tube run while also providing a threaded port connection. The fitting accepts tubing with a 1/2 inch inside diameter and a 0.55 inch outside diameter. It is rated for working pressures up to 125 psi and a maximum working temperature of 212 degrees F. This fitting meets FDA Compliant and NSF/ANSI 51 standards, making it suitable for applications involving food equipment and potable water contact. Licensed plumbers and fluid system technicians are the primary installers.

This fitting is used in residential and light commercial plumbing, food service equipment, water treatment systems, and fluid distribution lines where a branch tee connection is required. The branch tee configuration is well suited for installations that require splitting or diverting flow from a main tubing line to a secondary circuit. The NPT male thread allows direct connection to female-threaded ports on manifolds, valves, or equipment housings. Its polypropylene construction provides resistance to corrosion and many common chemicals encountered in potable water and food-grade fluid systems.

Key Features

• Single-barb male branch tee configuration for splitting or diverting tubing runs
• 1/2 inch NPT male thread for direct connection to female-threaded ports
• Accepts 1/2 inch ID tubing with 0.55 inch OD
• Rated to 125 psi maximum working pressure
• Temperature range from 0 degrees F to 212 degrees F
• FDA Compliant and NSF/ANSI 51 certified for food equipment and potable water applications
• Black polypropylene construction resists corrosion and common chemicals

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for fluid transfer systems requiring a 1/2 inch single-barb male branch tee with 1/2 inch NPT male thread in food-grade or potable water applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed plumbers or qualified fluid systems technicians. Shut off and depressurize the fluid system completely before removing or installing any fittings. Ensure the mating female NPT thread is clean and use appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on the NPT connection as required by local plumbing codes. Do not exceed the rated working pressure or temperature limits of the fitting.