Parker VS272NTA-6-4-4 Compression Male Branch Tee

Product Description

The PARKER VS272NTA-6-4-4 is a brass male branch tee fitting designed for compression tube connections with a male NPT branch port. It accepts 3/8-inch outside diameter tubing on the compression ends and connects to a 1/4-inch MNPT port, making it a reliable junction fitting for splitting or branching fluid lines in plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration tubing systems. Rated to 150 psi maximum working pressure and a temperature range of -40 to 200 degrees F, this fitting handles a broad range of service conditions. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and mechanical contractors install this type of fitting where a tee branch with a threaded male port is required in a compression tube run.

This fitting is suited for residential and light commercial applications involving copper or compatible soft tubing. Typical install scenarios include refrigerant line accessories, instrument air lines, fuel gas sensing lines, and general-purpose fluid distribution where a branch takeoff with a male NPT connection is needed. The compression ends allow tool-assisted, no-solder connections, which speeds up field installation and simplifies service access.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in plumbing and HVAC fluid service
• Compression x Compression x MNPT end configuration for versatile inline branching
• 3/8-inch tube outside diameter compression ends with 1/4-inch MNPT branch port
• 150 psi maximum working pressure rating
• Wide temperature range: -40 to 200 degrees F
• NPTF thread standard for pressure-tight threaded connections

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit compression branch tee for systems using 3/8-inch OD tubing with a 1/4-inch male NPT branch port in plumbing, HVAC, and fluid distribution applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or HVAC technician. Shut off fluid supply and relieve all system pressure before disassembling or installing fittings. Compression fittings require proper tube preparation — cut tubing square, deburr the end, and ensure the ferrule seats correctly before tightening the compression nut to avoid leaks. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to the MNPT port threads per applicable plumbing codes before making the threaded connection.