Push to connect fittings

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Push to connect fittings

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Has anyone used these type of fittings for cooling hoses? I know that hillbillystills.com sells them but they are the size below what I need. I am looking for 1/2" OD tube size. This would make things easier getting the condensers seperated from the column of my new flute. Here are some that I found at grainger.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SMC-Union-Tee-4AJZ8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
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Yes, I have used them both in my line of work and on my rig. When I use them on my rig, sometimes you will have a small leak when you turn the water on, but all you have to do is push the two together to get the leak to stop! It's a nice clean setup!
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I use them, they actually have ones made out of stainless. My buddy got them from work. They work great.
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I use the 1/4" ones... That particular fitting is the same price at amazon and has free shipping on orders over $25 or w/ prime. I buy all my push fittings on amazon
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I just upgraded the cooling lines to my VM with John Guest push fittings and 10mm hose...
Very cheap and really makes the whole process a bit easier to set up... No more phantom drips every now and then... :thumbup:
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jbabb wrote:Has anyone used these type of fittings for cooling hoses? I know that hillbillystills.com sells them but they are the size below what I need. I am looking for 1/2" OD tube size. This would make things easier getting the condensers seperated from the column of my new flute. Here are some that I found at grainger.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SMC-Union-Tee-4AJZ8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
Haven't used them yet - planning to get these - this price looks excellent for 10:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Push-Connect ... 3ca9263851" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250530712375?ss ... 1423.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow


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