Anderson Metals 54048-0604 Brass Tube Fitting, Half-Union, 3/8" Flare x 1/4" Male Pipe

I recently picked up the Anderson Metals 54048-0606 Brass Half-Union for a home project involving a gas line, and I am very impressed with the quality. Finding reliable fittings is critical for safety, and this one definitely delivers. Why I recommend it: Precision Machining: The threads on both the 3/8" Flare and 3/8" Male NPT sides are incredibly clean and smooth. I had no issues with cross-threading, and they provided a very tight, secure seal without any leaks. Heavy-Duty Construction: It’s made from solid, high-quality brass, which gives it great corrosion resistance and durability. You can feel the weight and quality compared to cheaper, generic alternatives. Reliable Seal: This fitting is designed to resist mechanical pullout, making it ideal for systems that might experience vibrations or high pressure, like propane grills or HVAC setups. Ease of Use: The half-union design makes it much easier to connect and disconnect tubing than a standard coupling, which is a huge time-saver for maintenance. Things to Note: Not for Potable Water: As with many brass fittings of this type, it is not rated for drinking water use in the U.S. due to lead content laws. Confirm Your Sizes: Make sure you need the 3/8" Flare to 3/8" Male Pipe specifically, as "pipe size" (NPT) is a nominal measurement and not the actual outer diameter of the thread. Overall, if you need a dependable, leak-proof brass fitting for fuel, gas, or refrigeration lines, Anderson Metals is a trusted brand for a reason. Great value for the price!

Fit perfectly on my MasterCool Vacuum pump. I was looking to improve my vacuum times, I recently purchased a Yellow Jacket vacuum pump tree that had a 1/2" connection. The original connection was 5/16" and 1/4", which wouldn't work. This connection worked flawlessly, I tested it last night on a 30lb recovery bottle. I was able to pull down to 500 microns in 6min,27sec, which is amazingly fast. Using a set of Fieldpiece SMAN manifold typical time is about 20-30 minutes. The brass fitting was perfect, no burs or blemishes. The treads were true and I was able to securely connect a my hoses to it. Superb quality, zero issues at a decent price. Thanks!

Excellent fitting! Works as expected.

My 5/8 flex gas line requires a 5/8 Flare adapter with a 15/16 thread, which is significantly larger than the thread on this adapter. I had to take my flex line to Home Depot and had the same issue with their 5/8 brass fitting (too small), but their 5/8 steel fitting, marked as "5/8 Flare with 15/16 thread" worked fine. Otherwise, this is a quality fitting.

Used on a propane hose to connect a quick disconnect fitting on it. Easy to use the threads were not banged up and it’s held up for a couple years now and will probably out last the hose.

Picked this up to use with my new Camp Chef stove. I changed the hose to a longer length with a quick connect. Had to use This Anderson Fitting to connect the original Camp Chef hose and regulator to a new matching Quick Connect. To Convert the Original camp Chef hoes and regular so it can connect to the 12' hose so it can still run off a freestanding standard propane BBQ tank when not next to camper. But you do need :Anderson Metals Brass Tube Fitting, Half-Union, 3/8" Flare x 1/4" Male Pipe" to connect the camp chef hose to the Dozyant quick Connect.. Works Great..

I used this fitting to modify my factory Camp Chef "Mountain Series" propane-supply connector. The original Camp Chef connector incorporates a 17-psig regulator that connects only to disposable 1-lb propane canisters. In addition, it requires extra space to the right side of the stove for the canister and angled tube - it's a rather clunky arrangement in my opinion. Consequently, I cut off the (proprietary) Camp Chef connector from the tube, and built an adapter using a Swagelok 5/16"-tube to 1/4" FPT fitting along with the 1/4"-MPT to 3/8" male flare fitting sold here. This allowed me to connect directly to a standard bulk-propane hose (using an adjustable 0-30 psig regulator). This new arrangement is an unmitigated success. BTW, I saw on here some complaints from a couple other users that the flare threads for this adapter are somehow cut improperly. This was NOT at all my experience - the part mates perfectly with the 3/8 female flare on my tank hose.

It fit properly and works.

batalle mucho en conseguirlo, sobre todo porque lo ocupaba para un regulador de alta presion, buen producto

works good

Works Great!

Quick delivery and the exact fitting that I needed very pleased

Una pieza de ferretería sólida y con roscas bien definidas que aseguran un sellado hermético sin mucho esfuerzo. El latón es de buena calidad y no presenta porosidades, ideal para conexiones de gas o agua, cumpliendo con los estándares industriales esperados.