R-134a Refrigerant Can Tap Adapter 1/4 SAE Brass

Key Features

• Brass Body — The adapter is made of heavy duty brass.
• T-Shape Handle — The T-shaped handle makes it easy to control.
• Can Valve Control — It is designed to open an R-134a can, with a valve that turns the flow off and on.
• 1/4 SAE Male End — The male end is 1/4" SAE and fits a 1/4" SAE female yellow hose only.

Product Specifications

• Material: Brass
• Thread type: 1/2 ACME threads
• Hose connection: 1/4" SAE male, fits 1/4" SAE female yellow hose
• Refrigerant: R-134a
• Color: Gold
• Weight: 85 g (3 oz)

What It Is / How It Works

This is a brass tap adapter for R-134a refrigerant cans, used in car air conditioning work. It gives a hose connection at the can valve so refrigerant can be dispensed from the can.

Who It's For / Use Cases

Adapters of this kind suit car owners and technicians who service R-134a car air conditioning systems themselves and need a can tap with a hose connection. Buyers who already have a hose with a standard SAE female fitting will find the connection the most relevant detail.

How to Use / Care

1. Use it to open an R-134a can and use the valve to turn the flow off and on.

How to Choose

When choosing a can tap adapter, start with the hose end. This one has a male end that fits a 1/4" SAE female yellow hose only, so confirm your hose matches before you buy.

The 1/2 ACME threads and the brass body are the other details to weigh when comparing adapters of this type.

Frequently Asked Questions

What refrigerant is it made for?
It is made for R-134a cans, as the product details state.

What hose size does it fit?
The 1/4" SAE male end fits a 1/4" SAE female yellow hose only.

What is it made of?
The body is made of brass.

What are the dimensions and weight?
The listed dimensions are 35 mm (1.38 in) and 10 cm (3.9 in). It weighs 85 g (3 oz).

How does the handle work?
It has a T-shaped handle for easy control and a valve that turns the flow off and on when it opens an R-134a can.