{"product_id":"516x14-wht-nyln-red-comp-union-17078n","title":"5\/16 in. x 1\/4 in. White Nylon Reducing Compression Union","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"series-sizes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite nylon reducing compression unions. Jump to another size or add it straight to your cart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart #\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\/16 in. x 1\/4 in. (this page)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17078N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$3.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/38x14-wht-nyln-red-comp-union-17079n\"\u003e3\/8 in. x 1\/4 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17079N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$5.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48629259043031:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midland 17078N is a white nylon reducing union that steps a 5\/16 in. compression tube down to a 1\/4 in. compression tube in one fitting. The two ends use 1\/2-24 compression nuts to grip soft nylon or poly tubing without solder or threading. The corrosion-resistant nylon body suits water and chemical lines where a non-metallic reducer is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17078N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/16 in. Compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in. Compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReducing Union\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2-24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials of Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon (white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompression Nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeves \/ Ferrules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this reducer to connect a 5\/16 in. tubing run to a 1\/4 in. line, match a larger supply tube to a smaller pump port, or transition between two tube sizes in filtration and dosing plumbing. The nylon construction is favored on potable water, RO, and chemical-feed lines that need a corrosion-free joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference and Interchange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5\/16 in. x 1\/4 in. white nylon reducing union cross-references to this competitor and industry part number: \u003cstrong\u003e15-5-4N-0\u003c\/strong\u003e. Replacing it? Match both nominal tube sizes, the compression ends, and the 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\/compression-fitting-sizing-chart\"\u003eCompression Fitting Sizing Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/metering-pump-chemical-compatibility-chart\"\u003eMetering Pump Chemical Compatibility Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/chemical-compatibility-chart-fluid-handling\"\u003eChemical Compatibility Chart for Fluid Handling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich end takes which tube?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe larger 5\/16 in. end accepts 5\/16 in. OD tube; the smaller end accepts 1\/4 in. OD tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need inserts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor soft poly tubing, a stiffening insert on each side helps the ferrule seal without collapsing the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a reducer adapter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a tube-to-tube reducing union; both ends are compression, not threaded pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tight should the nuts be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-tight plus a short wrench turn. Avoid over-torquing nylon threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:smaller\"\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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