Is the NiTO 1/2" water quick connector socket with hose end and shut-off valve, brass safe for use with gasoline or oil-based fluids?

No . the NiTO 1/2" water quick connector socket with hose end and shut-off valve, brass is not safe for use with gasoline or oil-based fluids. Although the body is chrome-plated brass and handles typical water pressures and temperatures (up to 25 bar and +80Â°C), the sealing material is NBR (nitrile rubber), which is explicitly not suitable for gasoline and oils. Only if the valve O-ring is the EPDM variant would compatibility with some non-oil fluids improve, but EPDM is still not recommended for petroleum-based fuels. Use a connector with fuel-compatible seals (e.g., FKM/Viton) for gasoline or oil.

Can the NiTO 1/2" water quick connector socket with hose end and shut-off valve, brass be used for potable drinking water systems?

Probably yes, but with caveats. Explanation: - Material: The NiTO 1/2" water quick connector socket with hose end and shut-off valve, brass is chrome-plated brass, a common material for potable water fittings and generally compatible with drinking water when lead content and plating are within potable-water standards. - Seals: The product uses NBR (nitrile) sealing (and EPDM for the valve O-ring). EPDM is widely accepted for potable water applications. NBR is commonly used for water too, but certifications vary by formulation. - Temperature and pressure: Operating temperature up to +80Â°C and working pressure up to 25 bar are suitable for domestic hot and cold water systems. - Important: The description does not state official potable-water certification (e.g., NSF/ANSI 61, WRAS, ACS, DVGW). Compliance with local potable water regulations depends on certification and lead content of the brass and plating. âNot suitable for gasoline and oilsâ only addresses chemical compatibility, not drinking-water approval. Recommendation: - If you need the fitting for a drinking-water system, confirm with the supplier/manufacturer that the NiTO 1/2" water quick connector socket with hose end and shut-off valve, brass meets your countryâs potable water standards (NSF/ANSI 61, WRAS, ACS, DVGW, etc.) and has low-lead or lead-free brass composition. Without explicit certification, do not assume it is approved for potable water.

NiTO 1/2″ water quick connector socket with hose end and shut-off valve, brass

Q: Can the NiTO 1/2" water quick connector socket with hose end and shut-off valve, brass be used at temperatures above +80Â°C?

No. The NiTO 1/2" water quick connector socket with hose end and shut-off valve, brass is specified for an operating temperature up to +80Â°C. Using it above +80Â°C exceeds the stated temperature limit and may compromise the NBR seals (and EPDM O-ring on the valve), risking leaks or component failure. Do not use above +80Â°C.

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Material	B – brass (bronze)

High-quality quick-connect water socket NiTO 1/2″ with hose end and shut-off valve. Material: chrome-plated brass. Working pressure: up to 25 bar. Operating temperature: up to +80°C. Sealing: NBR (not suitable for gasoline and oils). For valve O-ring with EPDM.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]	Enquiry	Catalogue
NT-5353SA3	1/2" quick coupling socket with valve, with 1/2" hose fitting, chrome-plated brass	12	25
NT-5354SA3	1/2" quick coupling socket with valve, with 3/4" hose fitting, chrome-plated brass	20	25

High-quality quick-connect water socket NiTO 1/2″ with hose end and shut-off valve. Material: chrome-plated brass. Working pressure: up to 25 bar. Operating temperature: up to +80°C. Sealing: NBR (not suitable for gasoline and oils). For valve O-ring with EPDM.