Description
The 3/8″ Barb 304 Stainless Steel Tee Fitting is a professional-grade 3-way connector designed for splitting or merging beverage and gas lines. Featuring 3/8″ hose barbs on all three ends, this “Tee” configuration is the standard solution for distributing CO2 from a single regulator to multiple kegs or for splitting a main syrup line to feed two separate dispensing valves. Constructed from 304-grade stainless steel, this fitting is completely food-safe and will not leach metallic off-flavors into your beer, wine, or soda.
Unlike plastic or chrome-plated brass tees, the 304 stainless steel construction offers maximum resistance to the corrosive effects of phosphoric and citric acids found in soft drinks and cleaning chemicals. The precision-machined barbs are designed with deep, sharp ridges that provide a superior grip on 3/8″ ID Vinyl or Braided tubing. This ensure a 100% leak-proof connection even under the high-pressure surges typical of pump-driven Bag-in-Box (BIB) systems or carbonated water manifolds.
Why Professionals Use Stainless Steel Tees:In commercial beverage environments, fittings are frequently exposed to moisture, CO2, and aggressive sanitizers. Plastic tees can become brittle and snap under the weight of heavy trunklines, while plated brass will eventually “green” and corrode. This 304 Stainless Steel Tee is a permanent, industrial-strength solution that provides the highest level of sanitation and structural integrity for your back-of-house liquid or gas distribution rack.
Pro-Installer Recommendation:To ensure a permanent, vibration-proof seal on all three legs, we recommend using 17.0mm Stepless Oetiker-style Clamps for standard 3/8″ ID x 1/2″ OD Vinyl tubing.Installation Tip: Dip the ends of your tubing in hot water for 10 seconds to soften them before pushing them onto the barbs. This allows for an easier, deeper seat and a more reliable seal once the tubing cools and “shrinks” back onto the stainless steel ridges.
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