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Copper Press Male Adapters

with visual indication

SurePress® is an innovative line of press fittings that visually confirms a pressed connection. Green indication fills windows once pressed, confirming a successful seal. This allows installers and inspectors to quickly identify if a fitting has been pressed prior to pressure testing. Simply press the fitting, see green and go!

Features & Benefits

Green indication visible up to five feet away
Compatible with leading hydraulic press tool brands
Limited lifetime warranty
SurePress® technology streamlines installation – simply press, see green, and go!
Increase efficiency on the jobsite, saving time and labor cost
Approved for hot and cold potable water, rainwater/gray water, chilled water, and residential steam (5 psi maximum) applications

Approved Applications

Fluids/Water
Hot and cold potable water
Rainwater/Gray water
Chilled water
Residential steam (5 psi maximum)

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Product Details for Copper Press Male Adapters

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about copper press male adapter fittings.

What is a press male adapter (Press x MNPT) used for?

It allows you to connect a copper press fitting on one side to a female-threaded connection on the other. Essentially, it transitions a press copper line to a male NPT thread, handy for attaching to threaded valves, tanks, or fittings without solder.

How is a press male adapter installed?

Install the press side by crimping it onto the copper pipe with a press tool, just like any press fitting. The male threaded end is then screwed into a female threaded fitting or valve (using thread sealant tape). This creates a fast, secure join between press tubing and threaded components.

Are press male adapters suitable for high-pressure systems?

Yes. QuickFitting’s press male adapters are constructed for commercial-grade performance, holding up to 300 psi working pressure qf-dev.snyderdevsite.com when properly pressed. They use the same leak-proof O-ring seal as other SurePress fittings and carry the necessary certifications for potable water use.

In what situations would a plumber use a press male adapter?

These adapters are ideal when you need to connect pressurized copper lines to equipment or fixtures with female threads. For example, connecting to a boiler, water heater, pump, or backflow preventer inlet often requires a male thread – the press male adapter makes this connection quickly without solder or unions.

Do press male adapters come in different sizes?

Yes, they typically come in sizes from 1/2″ up to 2″. The press side diameter corresponds to standard copper pipe sizes, and the male NPT side comes in matching sizes (e.g. 3/4″ press x 3/4″ MNPT). This range covers most residential and commercial needs.