Sharkbite/cash Acme UC360LFA Brass Barb Pex Tee 3/8 in

Product Description

The SHARKBITE/CASH ACME UC360LFA is a 3/8-inch x 3/8-inch x 3/8-inch lead-free brass barb PEX tee designed for use in potable water plumbing systems. It connects PEX tubing using stainless steel cinch clamps and requires a Cinch Tool TV 608-743 for proper installation. The wetted surfaces of this fitting contain less than 0.25% lead by weight, meeting strict low-lead standards. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this fitting in residential and light commercial water distribution lines where a reliable, code-compliant branch connection is required.

This tee is suited for 3/8-inch PEX tubing installations in both cold and hot water service lines, including systems where chlorinated hot water up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit is constantly recirculated. It conforms to ASTM F-876 and ASTM F-877 to SDR-9 dimensional standards and carries NSF 14 and NSF 61 listings for potable water use. The fitting also holds NSF CL-R certification, confirming suitability in recirculating hot water systems with chlorinated water. It meets CSA B137.5, California AB1953, and Vermont VT S152 low-lead restrictions.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass construction with less than 0.25% lead by weight on wetted surfaces
• 3/8-inch x 3/8-inch x 3/8-inch barb configuration for equal-size branch connections
• Compatible with stainless steel cinch clamp installation using Cinch Tool TV 608-743
• NSF CL-R certified for recirculating hot water systems up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit with chlorinated water
• NSF 14 and NSF 61 listed for potable water systems
• Meets ASTM F-876, ASTM F-877 to SDR-9 dimensional standards and CSA B137.5

Compatibility

Designed for use with 3/8-inch PEX tubing connected using stainless steel cinch clamps and Cinch Tool TV 608-743. Conforms to SDR-9 dimensional standards per ASTM F-876 and ASTM F-877.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with applicable local plumbing codes and IPC requirements. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before cutting tubing or seating fittings. Use the specified Cinch Tool TV 608-743 with stainless steel cinch clamps to secure PEX tubing onto the barbs — do not substitute unapproved clamp tools. Verify all connections are fully seated and inspect clamp placement before restoring water pressure.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.