Anderson Metals 56101-04 Brass Pipe Fitting, Barstock Tee, 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" NPT Female Pipe

I really like Anderson's brass fittings.... And this one is certainly one of the best.This barstock tee is extremely strong and well made. I found the threads to be well formed and well within the "standard" for size. They felt extremely "smooth" going together and all appropriately sized fittings mated up perfectly without bottoming or leaking. The sidewalls are strong and allow for a good gipping surface for tightening and retention in place without danger of damage or collapse of the fitting due to tool pressure.I don't believe there is a better product on the market for it's intended usage.Five (5) stars for a great product at a reasonable price.While in the process of a project, I purchased several of these tees in different sizes and configurations....this is one of them. I have posted a substantially similar review for each of the tees I purchased....

There’s not much to go wrong here and nothing did. It was convenient to have this shipped with a greater order and they are exactly what I expected. No complaints.

If you need a T 1/4 fitting get this, the quality alone makes it worth it. I used it for my 4 tire inflation system

I modified my Smittybilt compressor so it shuts off when not being used. Was a great add and really assisted in functionality. The only downfall is the supplied soft case no longer works. So Im shopping for a new option. You cannot see the actual pressure switch because I used a piece of kydex to cover and protect.

I agree with other reviewers who have stated that the picture is not accurate. The fitting is turned down to a round pipe-like end on all three arms of the T - unlike what the picture shows. I deducted one star from the review for the inaccurate and misleading picture. In terms of functionality, in most cases this will not affect the use of the fitting. These are brass 1/4 NPT fittings not 2” steel fittings - You do not crank away with all your strength with your biggest monkey wrench to make the fitting leak-tight. Personally I use Teflon thread tape on the threads, some people use thread goo of some type to make the fittings absolutely leak-tight. In any case, brass fittings are generally more accurately manufactured and turned so they do not require as much pressure in tightening the fittings as larger galvanized iron fittings.I found the fitting to be exactly what it is - a 1/4 NPT brass Tee, female all three ends. The Threads seem accurately made and fit exactly with my male 1/4 NPT pipe fittings.By the way 1/4 NPT is the size frequently used on compressed air fittings in the USA. The 1/4” refers to the nominal inside diameter of the pipe. The diameter of the threaded hole is obviously larger.

I was able to build my own spunding valve with this brass block. It was the correct size, tapped and drilled to fit as expected

Nicely machined

I hope this brief review helps in your shopping. I always use reviews to help me make a choice. While not much can be said about a fitting, I will say what I can. It seems to be well made of good materials. It created an airtight seal in my application. That is all I can ask of it.