{"product_id":"12-male-flare-tee-10162","title":"1\/2 in. Male Flare Tee","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midland 10162 is a 1\/2 in. forged brass SAE 45-degree male flare union tee with three 1\/2 in. flared connections on a 3\/4-16 thread. It joins three flared 1\/2 in. tube runs into one branch point with metal-to-metal flare seals. Rated for 750 psi and -65°F to 250°F, it handles copper, brass, aluminum, or steel tubing in fluid, air, and gas service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part #\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10162\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnion Tee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in. x 1\/2 in. x 1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAE 45° Male Flared (x3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4-16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-65°F to 250°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials of Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Use With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel Hydraulic Tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/2 in. brass flare tee branches a flared tube line in HVAC and refrigeration, LP and natural gas, compressed air, and general plumbing and equipment plumbing. The SAE 45-degree seat seals without thread dope on the flared legs, making it quick to assemble and reusable during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference and Interchange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/2 in. brass flare tee cross-references to these competitor and industry part numbers: \u003cstrong\u003e144-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e144F-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e244-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e444-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e44-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e04044-08\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eF44-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eT2-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eS144-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eP-44-8\u003c\/strong\u003e. Replacing one of these? Match nominal size, connections, and rating, or send us your part number and we will confirm the interchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing and Installation Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/flare-fittings-sae-45-vs-inverted\"\u003eSAE 45 vs. Inverted Flare Fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/npt-bspp-jic-thread-identification-guide\"\u003eNPT, BSPP \u0026amp; JIC Thread Identification Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/compression-fitting-sizing-chart\"\u003eCompression Fitting Sizing Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/teflon-tape-vs-pipe-dope\"\u003eTeflon Tape vs. Pipe Dope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 1\/2 in. size refer to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the flare tube size—all three legs accept 1\/2 in. OD flared tubing on a 3\/4-16 thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the flared legs need pipe dope?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 45-degree flare makes a metal-to-metal seal. Sealant is only for threaded NPT connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse this tee after taking a line apart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as long as the flare seats remain clean and undamaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the pressure limit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e750 psi at ambient temperature with properly flared tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666\"\u003e⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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