Parker VS272NTA-8-6 Male Branch Tee 3/8 Inch Brass

Product Description

The PARKER VS272NTA-8-6 is a brass compression tube male branch tee designed for use in fluid and pneumatic distribution lines where a branch takeoff is needed. It features a Compression x Compression x MNPT end connection configuration with a 3/8 inch NPTF male thread on the branch port. The fitting is rated to 150 psi maximum working pressure and handles temperatures from -40 degrees F to 200 degrees F. The brass construction provides corrosion resistance suitable for water, air, and compatible fluid service in tight plumbing and instrumentation assemblies. Licensed plumbers and HVAC technicians are the typical installers for this style of fitting.

This fitting is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC refrigerant-side auxiliary lines, instrumentation tubing, and pneumatic control circuits where a tee connection with a male NPT branch port is required. The compression ends allow quick, tool-assisted connections to compatible tubing without soldering or welding, making it practical for field service and retrofit applications. It is sold individually and is appropriate wherever a compact, leak-resistant branch tee is needed in a low-to-medium pressure system.

Key Features

• Compression x Compression x MNPT end connections for flexible installation configurations
• 3/8 inch NPTF male branch thread for secure, pressure-rated engagement
• 150 psi maximum working pressure rating
• Wide temperature range: -40 degrees F to 200 degrees F
• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in water and air service
• Compact branch tee geometry suited for tight plumbing spaces

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression branch tee replacement or new-installation fitting for systems using 3/8 inch NPTF male branch connections with compression tube ends in plumbing, HVAC, and pneumatic instrumentation applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified HVAC technician in accordance with applicable local plumbing codes and the International Plumbing Code (IPC). Shut off and depressurize the line completely before disassembly or fitting installation. Compression fittings require proper tube preparation — ensure tubing ends are cut square and free of burrs before seating the ferrule. Do not overtighten compression nuts, as this can deform the ferrule and compromise the seal.