{"product_id":"488-14-generic-1-4-inch-tube-to-1-4-inch-thread-connector","title":"488-14 Generic 1\/4 Inch Tube to 1\/4 Inch Thread Connector, Universal Water Filter, Inline Valve and Fridge Water Line Fitting","description":"\u003cp\u003e488-14 is a generic adaptor that joins 1\/4 inch water tube to a 1\/4 inch threaded port. It is the piece you use to connect a supply line to a filter housing, tap, valve or fridge inlet that has a threaded connection rather than a tube socket. The thread standard and gender are not specified here, so compare it with the part you are connecting before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJoining 1\/4 inch tube to a threaded filter or valve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater filters, inline valves and many plumbed fridges have threaded ports, while the line feeding them is usually plastic tube. An adaptor like this bridges the two, so the tube connects at one end and the other end screws into the port. A worn or cracked adaptor tends to show up as a slow drip at the filter head, a damp cupboard floor, a puddle behind the fridge or a hiss when the water is running. Replacing it is cheaper than chasing leaks with tape and normally stops the problem straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoins 1\/4 inch tube to a 1\/4 inch thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor water filters, fridge supply lines and inline valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneric universal fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 488-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"part-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTube size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips for a leak-free connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShut off the water and open a tap on the line to drop the pressure. Wrap male threads with a few turns of thread seal tape in the direction they tighten, unless the joint has its own seal. Avoid overtightening plastic threads, as they crack easily. Cut the tube square, fit it fully into the tube end, then turn the water back on slowly and watch for leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the thread BSP or NPT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thread standard is not listed for this connector. Compare it with the port you are connecting to, or with the old fitting you are replacing, and if you are unsure send the details through the parts enquiry form before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Clear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44548633067598,"sku":"488-14_G","price":10.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/3489\/7998\/files\/488-14-generic-1-4-inch-tube-to-1-4-inch-thread-connector.jpg?v=1792025838","url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/488-14-generic-1-4-inch-tube-to-1-4-inch-thread-connector","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}