Looking for a 5/8 npt to 1/2 push-to-connect adapter

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Looking for a 5/8 npt to 1/2 push-to-connect adapter

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I've got some twisted SS Gasline for my reflux condenser with a 5/8" female and I'm adapting to 1/2" (19mm) od hose.
I can't find this magic adapter anywhere.

Can someone that is already doing this point me to where I can find this Unicorn?
OR suggest how I can get from a to b ( I'm thinking bubble gum or tape at this point )

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Because I've been shopping for some similar components... Here, but not food safe:

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Bluefin-GHB ... pe-Adapter

Or Grainger:

https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAING ... ting-6AFL4

(If you have a Grainger near you they will ship to the store for pickup for free.)

Hope that helps.
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Never seen a 5/8 NPT. Is that the measured OD of the female threads? Could actually be 3/8 NPT. If you're looking for a barb type adapter for the hose, you'd need to know the ID not the OD. These are available at any hardware store if you happen to be near any.
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Re: Looking for a 5/8 npt to 1/2 push-to-connect adapter

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Yup it is a 5/8" gas line fitting and 1/2" OD water hose
Looking for something like this male 5/8"
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I can find 3/4 and 1/2 on the male threaded side everywhere
but 5/8" seems to be unicorn.
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Have you thought about cutting off the connector and soldering on something that is more user friendly?
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Re: Looking for a 5/8 npt to 1/2 push-to-connect adapter

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Solved :)

A gas-fitting adapter with a 1/2 fip...
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Still need some welding,
plumbing for the source.
electrical wiring for 240.
copper mech and lava rock.

but I can see the end...

Money is tight right now so it will be months yet but I'm still hoping for limoncello for Christmas.
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Re: Looking for a 5/8 npt to 1/2 push-to-connect adapter

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tiramisu wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:41 am

Still need some welding,
plumbing for the source.
electrical wiring for 240.
copper mech and lava rock.

but I can see the end...
There is no end to the homedistilling rabbit hole. :lol:
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Re: Looking for a 5/8 npt to 1/2 push-to-connect adapter

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shadylane wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:10 pm
tiramisu wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:41 am

Still need some welding,
plumbing for the source.
electrical wiring for 240.
copper mech and lava rock.

but I can see the end...
There is no end to the homedistilling rabbit hole. :lol:
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Re: Looking for a 5/8 npt to 1/2 push-to-connect adapter

Post by Dr Griz »

I'm not 100% clear on your goal, but I had a bit of a struggle getting my various sized condenser threads running on the same size easy-disconnect water lines. An intermediate adapter (from 5/8 to 1/2 pt) will let you connect your 1/2 connector.

Something like:
https://www.stainlesssteelfittings.com/ ... MAQAvD_BwE

It's a bit high dollar, but it was just the first thing to pop on google...
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