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304 stainless 1/2 in. MPT x 3/8 in. barb fitting

Stainless Barb | 1/2 in. MPT x 3/8 in. Barb (1/4 in. ID)

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$6.59 - $6.59
$6.59
$6.59 - $6.59
$6.59

Stainless Barb - 1/2 in. MPT x 3/8 in. Barb

This stainless barb fitting connects compatible 1/2 in. female pipe-thread hardware to tubing sized for a 3/8 in. barb. The product title lists 1/2 in. MPT x 3/8 in. barb with 1/4 in. ID, so match the full fitting spec before ordering or installing.

Use it when building or repairing transfer paths, kettle ports, pump connections, chiller lines, or draft-adjacent beverage tubing where stainless contact hardware is preferred. The fitting is small, but matching the thread, barb, tubing, and clamp correctly matters for leak-free use.

Best Uses

  • Threaded equipment ports: connects compatible 1/2 in. female pipe-thread hardware to tubing.
  • Transfer tubing: useful for beer, wine, cider, mead, and cleaning-fluid movement where sizing matches.
  • Brewing hardware builds: practical around kettles, pumps, chillers, manifolds, and custom beverage setups.
  • Replacement fitting: keep a spare when rebuilding lines that use this exact thread and barb combination.

Fit and Leak-Check Notes

Confirm the thread type, hose inside diameter, clamp fit, and sealing method before installing. A connection that feels tight still needs a leak check with the system assembled. Use the correct tubing and clamp for the job, and avoid forcing tubing that does not seat fully on the barb.

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