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Small brass reducing adapter with compression and male threads

Everflow Supplies Inc.

Everflow Supplies Inc. C68R-1412-NL 1/4" O.D. COMP x 1/2" MIP Reducing Adapter Pipe Fitting

SKU CH-EE4K-1D6MK

Lead-free brass reducing adapter joins 1/4" compression to 1/2" MIP for leak-free piping connections

  • Secure leak-free joints with compression-to-male-thread design
  • Lead-free brass construction resists rust and corrosion
  • Suits both commercial and residential plumbing systems
  • Reduces 1/4 in. O.D. compression to 1/2 in. MIP thread
  • California Proposition 65 warning for lead exposure applies

Lead-free brass reducing adapter

This 1/4 inch O.D. compression by 1/2 inch MIP reducing adapter joins two pipes inside a compression piping system. It creates a secure compression and male bond that prevents water leakage. The fitting is produced from solid lead-free brass for long service in commercial and residential applications. California Proposition 65 warnings apply because the product contains a chemical known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Thermal noise and power characteristics

The adapter is a passive brass component with no moving parts, electrical draw or active cooling. It generates no operational noise and adds no heat load to the system. Pressure and temperature performance depend entirely on the piping system into which it is installed. No power supply or external energy source is required for normal use.

Included accessories and software impact

The product ships as a single reducing adapter fitting with no additional hardware, seals, tools or software. Installation relies on standard compression and male pipe thread practices already used in the piping system. No bundled items change the connection method or extend the fitting's compatibility beyond the stated 1/4 inch compression by 1/2 inch MIP configuration.

Highlights

  • Secure leak-free joints with compression-to-male-thread design
  • Lead-free brass construction resists rust and corrosion
  • Suits both commercial and residential plumbing systems
  • Reduces 1/4 in. O.D. compression to 1/2 in. MIP thread
  • California Proposition 65 warning for lead exposure applies

Specifications

BrandEVERFLOW

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1/4" O.D. COMP x 1/2" MIP reducing adapter without leaks?

Slide the compression nut and ferrule onto the 1/4" tube, insert the tube fully into the COMP end, then hand-tighten the nut before giving it one extra wrench turn; thread the 1/2" MIP side into the female port with pipe sealant on the male threads. The step most people miss is fully seating the tube before tightening the compression nut.

What maintenance or replacement will the solid lead-free brass adapter need over time?

The lead-free brass body resists rust and corrosion, so no scheduled replacement is required; simply inspect the compression ferrule and MIP threads for wear or mineral build-up during routine system checks and replace the ferrule if it shows deformation.

What is the first limit that appears under sustained pressure or temperature cycling?

The compression ferrule on the 1/4" O.D. side will typically show fatigue before the brass body, so watch for seepage at the tube joint as the earliest sign that the ferrule needs replacement.

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