rangerssuck wrote:
I'm retrofitting the controls in a big chiller (for an ice rink) and I need to add pressure transducers along with the existing gauges. The gauges have 1/4" male flare connections. The transducers are 1/4" male npt. Ideally, i'd like to find a Tee that can attach to the back of the gauge and accept the existing flared tube and the transducer.

While I'm dreaming, it would be good if it didn't project far behind the gauge.

You might look at a Swagelok catalog. Getting from 1/4" flare to 1/4" NPT
will take some adapters, but I think it can be done.

If brass is usable (not with ammonia) Weatherhead hydraulic fittings
might be an option, but a quick keyword search of their website made
it clear the hunt will be a long one.

Good luck,

bob prohaska


I have looked at grainger and mcmaster, and come away more confused than I went in. Surely I cant be the first person to do this.

I'm not a refrigeration guy, though I'm working with one. I won't be able to reach him for a week, and I'm trying to get a jump on this.

Your suggestions are welcome.

jpb